Community
27 February, 2026
Time running out for power bonus
TIME is fast running out for residents wishing to apply for the state government’s Power Saving Bonus.
The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House currently sits second in Victoria for the number of people they have helped apply for the $100 bonus.
With the program due to finish on Tuesday, March 31, the team want to help even more people claim the money they are entitled to.
Eligible Victorian concession card holders who pay an electricity bill are entitled to a $100 payment.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said that while there had been a strong response from residents, there were still people who might not realise they were eligible.
“Since the program opened in August last year, the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House has helped over 370 people apply,” he said.
“So that’s over $37,000 back in the pockets of some of the people who need it the most.
“But we know there are still people out there who are eligible, but haven’t applied.
“It could be because they aren’t aware that they can access this money, or perhaps they find the process of online forms quite difficult, and that’s where we can help.”
Cr Blain urged all eligible residents to make an appointment and come to the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House.
The application process only takes about five minutes.
“So to receive a $100 payment, that’s a pretty good use of your time,” he said.
Eligible concession cards include Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card.
To make an appointment, call West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House coordinator Jill Bourke on 0418 944 276.
You can also apply online at compare.energy.vic.gov.au.
