No Interest Loans

The No Interest Loan Scheme helps low-income Tasmanians get safe, fair and affordable loans.

(NILS) offers the Essentials loan for the purchase of new items and services.

Loans of up to $2,000 are available for essentials such as:

  • Household Essentials like fridges, washers, furniture, bond and rent in advance
  • Education Essentials like computers, school trips, text books and school uniforms
  • Family Violence Support like removal costs and security equipment
  • Car Care Essentials like registration, tyres and repairs
  • Refugee Family Reunion like visa fees and airfares
  • Medical and Dental Essentials like mobility equipment, dentures and treatment costs.

To qualify you need:

  • A current healthcare card, pension card, DVA card, or low-income healthcare card, or have a gross income of $55,000 or less.
  • To live in stable accommodation (exceptions can be made in some cases).
  • Capacity to repay the loan.

Find out more by visiting the No Interest Loans website 

Phone:  1300 301 650

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No interest

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No fees or charges

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No credit checks

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Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card

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Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria

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Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Cards - Gold

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