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NSW Cost of Living Support

A collection of cost-of-living payments and rebates for eligible NSW residents — including the Cost of Living rebate ($500/year) available to concession card holders to offset household bills.

Service NSW State / Territory Last reviewed: 20 April 2026

Indicative amount

Up to $500/year

Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page

What you get

Up to $500/year applied as a digital credit on your Service NSW account to offset approved bills (energy, water, rates, registration). Additional payments and vouchers may be available during cost-of-living support rounds.

Who it's for

low incomegeneral public

Relevant life events: cost of living

How to apply

1. Register on the Service NSW app or website. 2. Check eligibility based on your concession card status. 3. Apply for available rebates and use the credit against eligible bills.

Documents you may need

  • Service NSW account
  • Qualifying concession card

Informational only — confirm exact requirements on the official page.

Apply on the official page

You will be taken to www.service.nsw.gov.au

Source: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/cost-of-living
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026