General resources:
Aurora Energy discounts and concessions Information on the concessions available to Aurora Energy's residential customers, including the Life Support System Discount. Links to the Pensioner and Health Care Card Discount Application Form
Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card helps reduce the cost of prescription medicines if you are of Age Pension age, but do not qualify for Age Pension
Companion Card (Tasmania) Details of the Companion Card, available to people who require a permanent carer, which allows the carer access to many community events and entertainments for free. Registration details are provided
Concession Information and Forms Information and forms for Metro bus concession fares including students, transport access scheme, conveyance allowance, vision impaired and age pension air travel
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading: forms Links to printable application forms of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading relating to business affairs, business names, incorporation, security agents, cooperatives, bills of sale, charities, conveyancers, weights and measures, renting a home, and travel agents
Diversity and Social Cohesion Program An Australian Government initiative that evolved from the 'Living in Harmony' program (incorporating the former Diverse Australia Program and the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security community grants). The primary objective of DSCP and the grants is to help not for profit community organisations turn plans into reality (with links to grant application forms as available)
First home buyers (FHOG and FHBB) Overview of the taxation, grants and rebates that apply to the purchase of a first home, including details of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme and First Home Builder Boost (FHBB). Application information, forms and guidelines are provided
First home buyers' forms Department of Treasury and Finance application forms for first home buyers, including the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) application forms (established homes, and new homes)
Fishcare Volunteers Information on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's Fishcare Volunteer program, through which individuals help members of the recreational fishing communuity with good fishing practices. Includes link to application form
Gambling Support Program grants programs Department of Health and Human Services information on grants available to charitable organisations through the Community Support Levy. Links to guidelines and applications as available
Harmony Day Details of Harmony Day celebrations held each year on 21 March to recognise Australia's cultural diversity, with a link to Tasmanian groups and events
Health Care Card A Health Care Card entitles you to reduced cost medicines as well as a limited number of other concessions
HomeShare scheme Details of the Tasmanian Government's HomeShare shared equity scheme, which provides up to $50,000 to eligible homebuyers to help them bridge the gap between the cost of a home, and the maximum amount they can afford to borrow. Under the scheme, Housing Tasmania becomes a co-owner of homes purchased with its assistance
Housing Tasmania Information on the role, programs and strategies of Housing Tasmania, which provides housing options and opportunities that improve people's quality of life. Housing Tasmania is an operational unit of the Department of Health and Human Services
Innovation Fund (Australian Government) The Innovation Fund is a component of the Australian Government's Job Services Australia. It is designed to to address the needs of the most disadvantaged job seekers through the funding of projects that foster innovative solutions to overcoming barriers to employment. Guidelines, forms and key dates are available
Kentish Council: Social Inclusion Window Label Details an initiative by the Kentish Social Inclusion Action Group to encourage acceptance and equity in the community through the display of a social inclusion label in local business windows. Includes a link to a printable application form
Living in Australia Department of Immigration and Citizenship site providing information on life in Australia and links to government settlement services including help learning English. Includes the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program grants and applications
Metro: student concession travel cards Information about eligibility for Metro Tasmania's student concession cards and Urban Fringe Student Permits, with a link to the Urban Fringe Student Permit application form
National Youth Week (Tasmania) Details of the annual National Youth Week events in Tasmania, with dates, links to grants information and applications, and reports on previous years' events
Passenger information and forms Transport Division forms and guidelines relating to passenger transport in Tasmania, including disability standards and behaviour management. Links to forms for complaints, school bus incident reports and student bus pass
Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS) PTAS provides financial assistance with travel and/or accommodation costs to Tasmanian residents who need to travel beyond a minumum qualifying distance to access certain specialist medical services
Property transfer duty State Revenue Office information on duty (formerly known as stamp duty), which is a form of taxation charged by the State Government when someone acquires an interest in property, usually by buying a property. Includes information on concessions and exemptions, duty calculators, and forms
Public rental housing Information on Housing Tasmania's public rental program for eligible low income Tasmanians. Includes eligibility and cost information for applicants, a range of information for current tenants and links to application forms
Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) The Australian Government has allocated funding for projects that support local community infrastructure needs, and that enhance the economic and community development of Australia's regions. Funding guidelines, funding round dates, and applications are provided as available
Seniors Card Details of the Seniors Card which allows government and business discounts for Tasmanians over 60 not in paid employment of more than 20 hours per week. Includes application and business registration information
Settlement Grants Programme (SGP) Information re Australian Government settlement programs and grants (including forms and guidelines) to help new arrivals settle in Australia
State Revenue Office (SRO) forms index Index of State Revenue Office forms, arranged by type of tax (land tax, payroll tax, motor vehicle duty, insurance duty, property transfer duties, and First Home Owner Grant (FHOG), with link to A-Z forms index
Student bus pass: online application Link to online application for a student bus pass, and associated information, including Student Bus Pass for Free Travel guidelines, and Student Transfer Bus Pass guidelines
Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Established under the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Act 2005 as a non-profit organisation to support and promote the wellbeing, development and learning of Tasmanian children up to the age of six years
Transport concession information and forms Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) information on Tasmanian transport concessions, including student bus passes, the Conveyance Allowance, the Transport Access Scheme. Includes links to application forms
Women Working in Rural and Regional Industries in Tasmania DPIPWE has established this database to provide opportunities for individuals, industry and business to network with rural women around Tasmania and to keep up with developments and trends in their business operations. Online registration form available
