Thousands of Western Australian seniors are safer in their own homes, thanks to the delivery of a McGowan Government election commitment.
The Seniors Safety and Security Rebate recently reached a major milestone, with more than $6 million in payments handed out to older Western Australians.
Under the scheme, Western Australian Seniors Card members can claim up to $400 towards the purchase, or installation costs, of eligible home security, fire safety and electrical safety items.
Claims have been processed for WA Seniors Card members on over 28,000 items so far, including:
- 9,510 security doors screens;
- 6,499 security windows screens or shutters;
- 4,202 security alarms or CCTV systems;
- 2,377 mains-powered smoke alarms;
- 1,778 security sensor lights;
- 1,119 residual current devices;
- 1,109 WiFi video doorbells;
- 580 door and window deadlocks;
- 603 fire extinguishers; and
- 378 fire blankets
To meet the requirements of the Safety and Security Rebate, items purchased must meet the relevant Australian Standards, and any installation work required must be carried out by a licensed tradesperson.
A licence search for electrical work can be conducted by visiting https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy/find-gas-fitter-electrician-or-plumber
For security items, a list of approved security installers are listed on the WA Police website at https://www.police.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Our-Agency/Police-Licensing-Services/Security/Current-licence-holders
The rebate is administered by the Department of Communities’ WA Seniors Card Centre.
WA Seniors Card members can apply via their online WA Seniors Card account available at https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au. Application forms can also be downloaded from the WA Seniors Card website.
Enquiries about the rebate can be made to the WA Seniors Card Centre on 1800 671 233, or email to [email protected]
As stated by Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
“The success of this program represents the delivery of a major election commitment for seniors.
“With claims on over 28,000 items in a little over a year, its popularity speaks for itself.
“The rebate is based on a very simple premise: Western Australia’s seniors deserve to feel safe in their homes.
“This is an investment in keeping our seniors safe.”
