Cost of living

Helping Canberrans with the cost of living

With the cost of living increasing, we know that financial pressure can weigh more heavily on some Canberrans than others. Canberra is an inclusive, progressive and connected city and it is important that we support all members of our community.

Access concessions, rebates and subsidies

The ACT Government provides support to Canberrans by offering a range of discounts, rebates and subsidies. We aim to help people who need it most by making sure that people can cover the cost of essential goods and services.

Explore this site or try our savings finder to discover more than 65 ways that the ACT Government can support you and help with the everyday cost of living. Our savings finder will take you through a series of simple questions and provide you with a list of savings that may be relevant to you.