The state government is extending its $250 Power Saving Bonus payment to support households doing it tough with energy bills.
Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said that the extension would provide financial support for eligible households who have yet to receive the payment.
The new cut-off date to apply for the payment is June 30, 2022.
More than 350,000 Victorians have already accessed the one-off $250 payment since it was launched in February 2021.
Households receiving payments through the Pensioner Concession, JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance programs, or who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card, are eligible for the bonus.
The payment is transferred electronically into bank accounts or provided via cheque on request, and typically takes about two weeks to arrive.
The payment is delivered through the Victorian Energy Compare website, which receives more than one million visitors each year.
To assist eligible households who may not have access to a computer or require assistance with their application, the state government is also providing support through the Power Saving Bonus Community Outreach Program.
“The Power Saving Bonus is easing cost of living pressures and I encourage all eligible households in Wyndham to apply for what could be a crucial $250 payment towards their energy bills,” Ms Connolly said.
“Applying for the Power Saving Bonus is as easy as a five-minute online application or phone call, and constituents are always welcome to contact my office on 9916 1778 if they require further assistance.”
Details: www.compare.energy.vic.gov.au
