Seniors Security Rebate

Recently the State Government announced the start of the anticipated Security Rebate for Western Australian Seniors Card holders. The security rebate is part of an overall package to help seniors. Other measures include the Cost of Living Rebate, Free Transport for seniors and the Country Fuel Card.

From 1 July 2009 Senior Card holders will be eligible to claim a security rebate of up to $200 per household towards buying or installing home security devices, such as deadlocks, door and window security screens, security sensor lights and alarms.

This is a $10m investment into improving the wellbeing of our seniors. Seniors have until 31 March 2012 to make a claim for the rebate which is payable from October 2009. Receipts for purchases or installations made after 1 July 2009 need to be kept and lodged as part of the claim process for the rebate. Seniors Card holders can only apply to receive one rebate per household during the life of the scheme.

Claim forms will be available from Australia Post outlets from mid-July 2009 or by telephoning the Seniors Card Centre on 6217 8855 (metropolitan callers) or 1800 671 233 (country callers).  Forms are also available from http://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au