If you’re severely vision impaired, you can apply for a vision impaired person (VIP) travel pass. The pass entitles you to free (or concession) travel on public transport in NSW.
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ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme
The ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) provides financial assistance to ACT residents with a disability or significant mobility restriction preventing them from using public and community transport. The TSS is intended to assist members attend essential activities such as medical appointments, employment commitments, and social and family gatherings.
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Driving or Riding with a Disability
This NSW Government website has updated information and resources for people with a disability about applying for and maintaining a licence to drive or ride.
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Disability Parking Permits in NSW
If the person you care for has a physical impairment, they can get an Australian disability parking permit that allows them to park in disabled parking areas. Their physical impairment can be temporary or permanent, and you will need a doctor’s certificate to apply.
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Hospark
Hospark helps you find information on parking, services offered and directions to public hospitals across NSW. You can use online via webpage or download the app for your phone.
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NSW Parking at Public Hospitals
Patients and carers may be eligible for concession rates on parking at NSW Health public hospitals. To be eligible you need to be requiring treatment over an extended period, OR, attending hospital more than twice a week (including carers of long-term patients who visit frequently).
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ACT Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (ACT IPTAS)
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), provides financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel more than 100km one way or 200km within a week for specialised medical treatment that is not available locally.
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NSW Low Income Household Rebate (Retail Customers)
The NSW Low Income Household Rebate provides $285 per financial year to eligible concession cardholders to help pay electricity bills. You will also autonmatically receive a one-off National Energy Bill Relief Payment of up to $500 for the financial year.
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NSW Family Energy Rebate (Retail Customers)
The NSW Family Energy Rebate provides up to $180 per financial year to help households with dependent children pay their electricity bills. Eligible households will also receive a one-off National Energy Bill Relief Payment of up to $500 for the financial year.
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School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI)
This government scheme allows eligible families with no internet at home a free National Broadband Network service. You can check your eligibility via their website.