The Heating Allowance is a payment of $56 per year paid in two payments of $28. Payments are made under the Pensioners (Heating Allowances) Act 1971.
Eligibility:
A single pensioner cannot have more than $1 750* in cash assets and married/de facto pensioners cannot have more than $2 750.*
*Other conditions also apply.
Apply online or by requesting a form by email or phone.
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Phone: 1800 300 068
Email: heatingallowance@dpac.tas.gov.au
Web: Heating allowance