Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Victorian Utility Relief Grant Scheme
Grant to help Victorian Health Care Card holders and low-income households pay overdue electricity, gas or water bills.
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$650
You can receive a maximum of $650 on each utility type in a two-year period.
Who can get it
- Account holders with a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Veterans' Affairs Gold Card, or part of a low-income household
- Must show you can't pay without help and are at risk of disconnection
How to claim
- Phone your electricity, gas or water retailer to request an application.
Conditions and catches
- The grant is based on the amount you owe when you apply.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.
If you don’t have one of these cards but are part of a low-income household, you may also be able to apply.
You can receive a maximum of $650 on each utility type in a two-year period