There are a number of concessions that may be available for those in the veteran community in South Australia.
Veterans SA has collated a list to help you find access and check eligibility requirements.
Incapacitated Ex-Service Personnel Pass – metroCARD Special Pass
DVA Gold Card – If the DVA Gold Card is embossed with ‘TPI’ or the card holder has obtained a letter of eligibility from DVA then they can apply for a metroCARD Special Pass
Cost of Living Concession (Tenant)
The Cost of Living Concession (COLC) is a yearly payment to help tenants and homeowners on low or fixed incomes with their general living expenses
Sewerage (Home owner-occupier)
Help to pay your water and sewerage rates at your principal place of residence is available to eligible South Australians on low or fixed incomes.
Energy
Help to pay your electricity bill at your principal place of residence is available to eligible South Australians on low or fixed incomes.
Medical Heating and Cooling Concession
The Medical Heating and Cooling Concession helps South Australians on a fixed or low income who have a clinically verified medical condition which requires the frequent use of heating or cooling in the home to prevent the severe worsening of their condition.
Cost of Living Concession (Home owner-occupier)
The Cost of Living Concession (COLC) is a yearly payment to help tenants and homeowners on low or fixed incomes with their general living expenses – eg council rates, energy and medical bills.
Residential Parks (Home owner-occupier)
A single combined concession to help with the cost of your energy, water and sewerage bills is available to eligible people living in a residential park or caravan park.
Glasses SA
From 1 January 2025, more people will become eligible for low-cost glasses through GlassesSA.
Emergency Services Levy (General Remission)
South Australian residents may be eligible to receive a remission on the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) (fixed property) for their principal place of residence.
Vehicle Registration
50% fee reduction for one vehicle and one trailer (pensioner & incapacitated person)
66.667% fee reduction for one vehicle (incapacitated ex-service person)
Funeral Assistance SA
Funeral Assistance SA helps people who have experienced the death of a South Australian family member or friend to cover the costs of a funeral.
Residential Parks (Tenant)
A single combined concession to help with the cost of your energy, water and sewerage bills is available to eligible people living in a residential park or caravan park.
Emergency Services Levy (Concession)
South Australian residents may be eligible to receive a remission on the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) (fixed property) for their principal place of residence.
Water (Tenant)
Help to pay your water and sewerage rates at your principal place of residence is available to eligible South Australians on low or fixed incomes.
Water (Home owner-occupier)
Help to pay your water and sewerage rates at your principal place of residence is available to eligible South Australians on low or fixed incomes.