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Other

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs and Services

The Tasmanian Government delivers several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs and services. To access these, applicants must first satisfy the requirements of the Eligibility for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs and Services Policy.

For more information:

Information about this policy and associated eligibility requirements is available at  www.aboriginalaffairs.tas.gov.au

Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria
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Access to computers, the internet and learning programs

Visit your local library for free access to computers, the internet, WiFi, items in the collection and a range of learning programs.

No fines are charged for overdue items.  Please check with your local library for details.

For more information:

Libraries Tasmania
Phone:
6165 5600
Email: libraries.tas@education.tas.gov.au
Web: www.libraries.tas.gov.au/public-libraries

Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Enduring Power of Attorney

When the Public Trustee is appointed as the attorney, there is no charge to prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney for:

  • Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card holders
  • Seniors Card holders.

Please note: This is for a standard appointment. If your affairs are complicated or more time is required, additional time may be charged.

For more information:

Public Trustee
Phone:
1800 068 784
Email: tpt@publictrustee.tas.gov.au
Web: www.publictrustee.tas.gov.au

Seniors Card; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Making a Will

Where the Public Trustee is appointed as the executor, there is no charge to prepare a Will for:

  • Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card holders
  • Seniors Card holders.

Please note: This is for a standard appointment. If your affairs are complicated or more time is required, additional time may be charged.

For more information:

Public Trustee
Phone:
1800 068 784
Email: tpt@publictrustee.tas.gov.au
Web: www.publictrustee.tas.gov.au

Seniors Card; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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No Interest Essential Loan

The No Interest Loans Scheme helps low-income Tasmanians get safe, fair and affordable loans. No Interest Loans of up to $2,000 are available.

Find out more by visiting the No Interest Loans website 

Phone:  1300 301 650

Services Australia Health Care Card; Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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No Interest Micro Business Loan Program

Business support and small interest-free loans of up to $3,000 for business set-up, and for existing business owners.

The program is available to:

  • Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card
  • Services Australia Health Care Card
  • Services Australia or DVA Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, or
  • Those on gross incomes up to $55,000 per year.

For more information:

Business Tasmania
Phone:
1800 440 026
Email: ask@business.tas.gov.au
Web: www.business.tas.gov.au

Services Australia Health Care Card; Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Police record checks for volunteers

A reduced fee of $5 for a police record check is available to:

  • volunteers pre-approved and validated by the relevant volunteer organisation.

Organisations must complete the ‘Declaration of Volunteer / Concession Status' on the application form for the volunteer to be able to receive the reduced fee.

For more information:

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Phone: 6173 2928 or 6173 2929
Email: criminalhistoryservices@police.tas.gov.au
Web: www.police.tas.gov.au

Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria
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Right to Information requests

The application fee may be waived for people who have a:

  • Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card
  • Services Australia Health Care Card.

The Right to Information Act 2009 (section 16) also provides other reasons which the application fee may be waived, including financial hardship (subsection (2) (a)).

For more information:

Contact the relevant Tasmanian Government agency on 1300 135 513.

Services Australia Health Care Card; Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Ticket to Play

Vouchers to help with the cost of registration for sport and recreation activities are available for children aged 5-18 who are listed on Services Australia Health Care Cards, Pensioner Concession Cards or who are in Out of Home Care.

Vouchers can be used towards registration fees at approved sporting clubs, learn to swim centres, Scouts, Girl Guides, Cadet organisations and dance studios.

Two vouchers worth up to $100 each will be issued for each eligible child in 2023-24. Both vouchers may be used for the one activity, or each voucher may be used separately at different activity providers.

Find out about approved activity providers and how to apply for a voucher on the Ticket to Play website.

For more information:

Active Tasmania, Department of State Growth
Phone: 1800 252 476
Email: tickettoplay@active.tas.gov.au
Web: https://tickettoplay.tas.gov.au

Services Australia Health Care Card; Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Veterans Wellbeing Voucher Program

Vouchers to help with the cost of gym and sporting club registration are available for Tasmanian Veterans who have a card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or can produce evidence of past service with the Australian Defence Force.

Eligible Tasmanian veterans may apply for a voucher of up to $100. This voucher may be put towards the cost of membership fees, or associated costs at participating activity providers.

For more information:

Veterans Wellbeing Voucher Program
Phone: 1800 009 501 
Email: veterans@dpac.tas.gov.au
Website: www.veterans.tas.gov.au

Services Australia Health Care Card; Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Seniors Card; Companion Card; Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria; Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card; Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
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Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card

Services Australia Health Care Card

Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Seniors Card

Companion Card

Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria

Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Cards - Orange

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Cards - Gold

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Cards - White

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