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What concessions are available for pensioners in Queensland?
Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
- Concession fares on public transport and long-distance rail services.
- Concessions on motor vehicle and recreational boat registration.
- Electricity and reticulated gas rebates.
- Free prescription spectacles.
- Free dental care.
What is Dsdsatsip?
Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.
Where can I use my companion card Qld?
The Companion Card is accepted at a range of venues and activities across Queensland—from regional shows and the Brisbane Ekka, to sporting venues, tourist attractions, theatres and cinemas.
Is car registration free for pensioners in Qld?
Queensland retirees will continue to receive concessions on energy, water and transport under budget measures announced by the Palaszczuk Government. Concessions of up to $710 are available for eligible pensioners, and discounts of 50 per cent will be available for car registration and public transport fares.
What are examples of disabilities?
Some examples of common disabilities you may find are:
- vision Impairment.
- deaf or hard of hearing.
- mental health conditions.
- intellectual disability.
- acquired brain injury.
- autism spectrum disorder.
- physical disability.
How does the government help people with disability?
The NSW Government provides, and funds organisations to provide, accommodation services, respite care services and community access and support services. Accommodation: In-home accommodation support for people with a disability is mainly provided under the HACC program, and the Attendant Care Program.
What is a concession card Qld?
You can use your concession or health care card to get cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. You may also use your concession card if your doctor bulk bills for visits.
What is a HSQF audit?
Introduction. The Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) is a system for assessing and improving the quality of human services.
Is a carers card free?
Plymouth, ‘Improving Lives’ charity offers unpaid carers over 18 a free carers card. It provides discounts on different activities across their city to help support carers mental wellbeing.
How much is pensioner concession on Rego in QLD?
Concessions of up to $710 are available for eligible pensioners, and discounts of 50 per cent will be available for car registration and public transport fares.
Does Qld have free Rego for pensioners?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is making travel easier for Queenslanders by offering pensioners, impaired service persons and seniors concessions on their motor vehicle registration fees.
Who qualifies disability grant?
The applicant must be 18 to 59 years of age. The applicant must submit a medical / assessment report confirming permanent, severe disability. The applicant’s medical assessment must not be older than 3 months at date of application. The applicant and spouse must meet the requirements of the means test.