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Community Outreach Program helping Victorians access power saving bonus

By Georgia Tacey

Jun 29, 2023

Big savings: More than 50,000 Victorians have accessed the energy saving bonuses. Photo by JULIAN SMITH

The Power Saving Bonus Community Outreach Program is helping Victorians minimise their energy costs.

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The program has helped more than 50,000 Victorians submit their application for the state government’s $250 payment in just three months.

State Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the program was helping Victorians with support payments and advice to ease cost-of-living pressures.

“We understand Victorians are under cost-of-living pressure right now and are so pleased 50,000 community members have been able to access the $250 Power Saving Bonus through our Community Outreach Program,” she said.

“It is vital Victorians from all walks of life get the support they need.”

The program supports households without internet or that are experiencing hardships to apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus, through over-the-phone and in-person support.

More than 1.5 million households have applied for the $250 payment since the current fourth round of the program opened on March 24.

To access the Power Saving Bonus, visit the Victorian Energy Compare website at compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832. To speak to an Energy Assistance Program advocate, call 1800 161 215.