Beyond direct Centrelink payments, many concession card holders are also eligible for state-based energy rebates and, in some cases, additional solar rebate schemes. This page is general information only.
Concession cards
Holding a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can open eligibility for a range of state and territory concessions — energy bill rebates, public transport discounts, and council rate reductions among them — separate from your main Centrelink payment.
State energy rebates
Most states offer an annual energy rebate or bill credit for eligible concession card holders, applied either automatically or via an application to your energy retailer — eligibility and amounts differ significantly between states.
Solar rebates for eligible households
Some states run specific solar or battery rebate programs targeted at low-income or concession card holders, separate from the general federal STC scheme covered on our sister site, SolarWise — availability and criteria vary and change over time.
Where to check current details
Because these schemes vary by state and change often, check your state government's energy or community services page, and confirm your concession card eligibility on servicesaustralia.gov.au, rather than assuming a rebate applies automatically.