- 30,000 Western Australian seniors have claimed the $400 Safety and
Security Rebate since its launch in 2021
- The Safety and Security Rebate is available exclusively to WA
Seniors Card members for the purchase of eligible home security, electrical or
fire safety items
The Cook Government's Safety and Security Rebate scheme has hit an
important milestone, with 30,000 Western Australian seniors now having claimed up to $400 to upgrade their home
security and safety.
The Safety and Security Rebate is available exclusively to WA Seniors
Card members, allowing claims of up to $400 for the purchase or installation of
eligible home security, electrical or fire safety items.
Since its launch in August 2021,
the rebate scheme has paid more than $11 million in claims to 30,000 members
for eligible items, which have been purchased, installed or repaired in
seniors' households.
Many businesses offer WA Seniors Card members a discount on
their safety or security products or services. These are listed on the WA
Seniors Card website or in the 2024-2025 Discount Directory book which was recently
launched on July 30, 2024.
The rebate can be claimed for the
cost of purchasing safety or security products or for professional installation
by a licensed tradesperson for the following:
- home alarms or CCTV systems;
- security door screens;
- deadlocks;
- security window screens or window
shutters;
- security sensor lights;
- wi-fi or wired video doorbells;
- mains-powered smoke alarms;
- residual current devices;
- fire extinguishers;
- fire blankets; and
- licensed installation and repair services
on eligible items listed above.
It is important to remember that when installing security items, such as
security doors, windows, deadlocks, home alarms and CCTV systems, it is
mandatory for the supplier to hold a Security Agent Licence and the
tradesperson to hold a valid Security Installer's Licence.
This is for your protection to ensure the tradesperson has been
registered with WA Police. It is important because they will have access to
your house and security systems during installation.
For the safety of both the home occupant and tradesperson, electrical
items such as mains-powered smoke alarms or residual current devices must only
be installed by a licensed electrician.
To apply, please download the
Safety and Security Rebate application form or apply online via the WA Seniors
Card website www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au.
Alternatively, contact the WA Seniors Card Centre at 1800 671 233 to request a
hard copy form to be posted to you.
Comments attributed to Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
"The Safety and Security Rebate is an important program that gives older
Western Australians a helping hand to improve their home security systems.
"I encourage eligible Western Australians to make
use of the rebate to protect themselves and give their loved ones peace of mind."
