Consessions and bill assistance
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Transport assistance
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People who have a Health Care Card may be in entitled to cheaper fares on public transport. Contact Centrelink for a Health Care Card. Contact The Met
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on 13 1638 to ask if you are eligible for a concession.
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Payment of bills - electricity, gas, telephone
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Concessions, or cheaper rates, may be available to people on Health Care Cards. Contact your local gas or electricity office to find out.
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Energy Relief Scheme
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may be available to those people on health care cards who have difficulties paying their bills because of special circumstances. Phone (03) 9616 7777.
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Utility Relief Grant Scheme
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is available for once off help with paying a bill. Phone 9616 78 39.
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Easy Way Payment Plans
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may be a good idea for paying electricity, gas or water service.
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Telstra Payment Cards
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132200
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If you are having difficulty with a service and they are unable to help you, contact the Energy, Gas and Water ombudsman.
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1800 500 509.
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