Claiming rebates and lost superannuation

eSafety tip

Many rebate programs are hosted on other government websites, so you might get taken away from the Service Victoria website to apply.

You can always click the back button on your browser to return to Service Victoria, or type service.vic.gov.au in your browser’s search bar.

Finding rebates can be a bit tricky

The Victorian government doesn’t have a page or portal that shows all available rebates in one spot, so finding rebates can be a bit hit and miss.

Many Victorian government websites have links to rebates on the home page, so it’s worth visiting and having a bit of a look around.

Service Victoria has a section on the home page called Apply and Buy. Rebates may appear here, so it’s worth checking regularly.

For example, you can Apply for a home heating and cooling rebate via the link under Apply and Buy on the Service Victoria home page.

Energy and utilities

The Victorian Energy Saver website has lots of information about how to save on electricity and heating. Visit it at victorianenergysaver.vic.gov.au.

Here, you can find out about Victoria’s Household Energy Savings Package, which offers a range of rebates and concessions. You can:

• Get a home energy assessment with Scorecard
• Find out about Saving with solar
• Browse a range of Discount energy saving products.

Public transport

Victoria has a dedicated public transport website at ptv.vic.gov.au. Here you can find out about Myki cards, how to register your Myki card (and why you’d want to do this), top up your account for travel, and apply for concessions.

You can also find out about public transport disruptions, how to get a ticket for a regional trip, and how to replace a lost ticket.

There’s also information about Refunds and Compensation, such as when you might be eligible for this because a public transport operator hasn’t met their performance target, such as for punctuality or reliability.

Finding lost money

On the Service Victoria website, you can click Find a service, then Personal, then choose one of the links under the Unclaimed money section.

These links will take you directly to the relevant page on the State Revenue Office (SRO) website, at sro.vic.gov.au.

Top tip: It’s easier to find the right page by using Service Victoria, rather than going to the SRO home page!

Finding lost money (continued)

When the State Revenue Office web page appears, you can find out about the Victorian Unclaimed Money Register, and then Search the register for unclaimed money, such as superannuation.

If searching for unclaimed superannuation, you’ll need to provide some personal information to search the register, including your name and the name of the company you used to work for. If you’re searching for a deceased estate, you might need to know the executor or solicitor’s name.

Well done!

This is the end of the Claiming rebates and lost superannuation activity. You’ve learned how to use Service Victoria and other sites to find rebates you may be eligible for, how to apply for them, and how to find lost money.

The next activity gathers up a few more Useful things you should know about accessing government services via Service Victoria.