While Victorians are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or ‘check in’ to their local supermarket, there’s still good reason to keep the Service Victoria app.
Government Services minister Danny Pearson recently unveiled the app’s Savings Finder feature, which gives Victorians access to more than 60 discounts, rebates and savings to help ease the cost of living burden.
“We know every dollar counts – the Savings Finder is a simple way for households and individuals to get full value from Victorian Government discounts, rebates and savings out there,” Mr Pearson said.
The feature will give Victorians access to savings across energy, utilities, health, education, transport, recreation, leisure services and more.
Included in the savings is the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus which has already been taken up by more than 1.4 million households since July and is available to all Victorian households.
Concession card holders can use the tool to check their eligibility for discounted motor vehicle registration and TAC fees, as well as for reductions on gas bills through the colder months.
Victorians can also use the Savings Finder to locate any unclaimed rental bonds and to determine if they are eligible for the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant.
Casual and contract workers will be able to use the Savings Finder to check whether they can claim the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee to receive a day’s pay when they can’t go to work due to illness.
Recreational savings range from free visits to Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo for children under 16 to an array of Senior Card benefits including free travel and discounted entry fees.
Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said the tool will provide the community with more security and access to support in meeting payments.
“The Savings Finder is a fantastic opportunity to ease cost of living pressures in Narre Warren South, with discounts available on everything from energy bills to days out with the kids – and we’re adding more all the time,” he said.
To access the Savings Finder, go to service.vic.gov.au or download the app at the App Store or Google Play.
