Cost of living hub

There’s help with everyday expenses. Find services, support and information about the practical help available to you.

Helping you save on everyday expenses: 

  • $100 off vehicle registration 
  • $50 per week toll cap
  • Opal fares frozen 
  • Smart Rental Bonds for bonds transfer
  • ADHD treatment and care 
  • Energy savings
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Get help with the everyday cost of getting around

For the next 12 months, this includes:

Registration discount: $100 off private vehicle registration, with an $80 cut for motorcycles.

Toll relief: Weekly toll cap lowered from $60 to $50.

Opal fare freeze: Fares held at 2025 prices for a year.

Reduce everyday travel expenses

Know your rights as a renter

Smart Rental Bonds

When moving to a new rental, you can now transfer your existing bond in eligible local government areas with Smart Rental Bonds, instead of paying a new one upfront.

Reduce your housing expenses

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ADHD treatment and care

Find out about ADHD treatment and care, including free ADHD assessments for eligible people from early 2027 in selected general practices and specially trained NSW GPs who can prescribe and manage ADHD medication for eligible patients.

Access health services and save money

Help for eligible households with relief to pay your bills and upgrades to manage your energy costs

Low Income Household Rebate: Retail customers receive up to $285 each financial year.
Family Energy Rebate: Retail customers receive up to $180 each financial year.
Seniors Energy Rebate: Customers receive $200 each financial year.
Home Energy Saver: Support to install energy saving upgrades in your home.

Reduce your energy expenses

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Tools to help you save

Rebates and discounts

Find NSW Government rebates and discounts that are relevant to you.

Tools and calculators

Find free or low-cost resources and comparison sites to help you budget, save and cut back on expenses.

Tips to manage money

Learn how to manage your money and to help with everyday expenses, from budgeting and saving to reducing debt.

Crisis support

A crisis can be sudden and life changing, but you do not need to go through it alone.

There is support available if you need help when times get tough.

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