Legal and finance

Tuition fee exemptions are available for dependants of student visa holders, allowing students who meet exemption criteria to enrol their child in Prep to Year 12 without paying tuition fees.

School fee waivers are available for dependant students of temporary visa holders who are unable to pay international student fees due to exceptional circumstances.

Providing a residential schooling option in Mount Isa for students from the North Western area of the state whose home community does not provide secondary schooling.

The Living Away From Home Allowances Scheme (LAFHAS) supports eligible Queensland families whose children need to live away from home to attend a state school or an accredited non-state school.

Provides a travel and accommodation subsidy for apprentices and trainees who are required to travel at least 100 km return to attend training in relation to their apprenticeship or traineeship.

This program provides funding directly to Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) for the delivery of accredited entry-level training to apprentices and trainees.

This program helps individuals gain the higher-level skills and qualifications required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry.

Supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school Certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career.

Funding to help families offset the cost of computer equipment and internet access for students enrolled in a State School of Distance Education.

Help for parents of secondary school age students attending state and approved non-state schools and children registered in home education of equivalent age to contribute towards the cost of textbooks and learning resources.

The Bus Fare Assistance Program (BFAP) assists families by providing funding towards the transport costs of students attending non-state schools outside of the Brisbane City Council area.

The School Transport Assistance Scheme provides assistance for eligible students travelling to and from school on all Translink or qconnect bus, ferry, train and tram services, as well as for private vehicle travel.

Varying degrees of support are available depending on individual circumstances.

Provides a grant to help home buyers to get their first new home sooner.

Provides a concession to reduce the cost of buying your first home.

The Queensland Courts facilitate and manage the digital recording and transcription of Queensland Courts proceedings.

Applicants generally pay a fee to file an application in QCAT. If you have difficulty paying the application fee, you may apply for a reduction or waiver on the grounds of financial hardship.

Civil court fees for the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts are set below the full cost of hearing civil disputes to ensure that civil remedies are accessible to all Queenslanders.

The Queensland Courts facilitate and manage the digital recording and transcription of Queensland Courts proceedings.

The Public Trustee is a statutory authority that exists to support Queenslanders. It provides a free will making service for all Queenslanders and has 15 offices located around the state.

A dispute resolution service is available at a reduced cost for parties unable to resolve disputes themselves. If you can’t afford to pay the fee, you can apply to the Commissioner of Body Corporate and Community Management to waive the application fee.

Blue card application costs will be covered by the government if you are applying for a blue card as a volunteer.

Queenslanders aged 65 and over can use the Seniors Card and Seniors Card +go to get discounts on goods and services.

The Seniors Business Discount Card offers discounts on goods and services at participating outlets throughout Queensland and access to the free Senior Shopper service.

Home Assist Secure (HAS) provides critical home maintenance services to people aged 60 years or over, or people of any age who have a disability.

A range of concessions are available that can reduce the cost of registering a vehicle or boat in Queensland for eligible Queenslanders.

A 50% concession fare is available on regional Translink and qconnect bus services and regional ferry services for eligible children, secondary and tertiary students, seniors, pensioners, veterans, job seekers and asylum seekers.

A 50% concession fare is available on South East Queensland Translink bus, train, light rail and ferry services for eligible children, secondary and tertiary students, seniors, pensioners, veterans, job seekers and asylum seekers.

A 50% concession fare is available on South East Queensland Translink bus, train, light rail and ferry services for eligible children, secondary and tertiary students, seniors, pensioners, veterans, job seekers and asylum seekers.

Concessions are available for long distance Queensland Rail (QR) travel for eligible pensioners, veterans, seniors, secondary and tertiary students and international backpackers. TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass holders are entitled to one return service each fortnight.

Vision Impairment Travel Pass (VITP) holders can travel on all Translink services (excluding Airtrain) and regional qconnect bus services for free.

Translink Access Pass holders can travel on all Translink and qconnect services for free (excluding Airtrain).

Provides a 50% concession fare up to a maximum subsidy of $30 per trip for eligible Queenslanders with severe disabilities.

Deaf connect provides specialised smoke alarms to people with a hearing impairment.

The Smoke Alarm alerts the resident to a fire hazard through sight (flashing light) and feel (vibrating pad), with the aim they can evacuate the home safely.

The School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities is provided to assist students' attendance at state school programs.

The Students With Disability program assists families by providing funding towards the transport costs of students with disability.

This scheme provides funding for medical aids and equipment to eligible Queensland residents who have a permanent and stabilised condition or a disability.

If you have a disability and a lifelong need for 'attendant care support' in order to participate in community activities and attend venues, the Companion Card can help you with the costs of getting out and about with the support of a companion.

Providing financial assistance to patients who need to access specialist medical services not available within their local area. The scheme provides a subsidy towards the cost of travel and accommodation for patients and, in some cases, an approved escort.

The scheme provides eligible Queensland residents with a pair of basic prescription spectacles, once every 2 years.

The Oral Health Scheme provides free dental care to eligible clients. This includes appointments for check-ups, preventive care, fillings and toothaches or accidents or emergencies.

The Oral Health Scheme provides free dental care to eligible clients. This includes appointments for check-ups, preventive care, fillings and toothaches or accidents or emergencies.

Concessional car parking is available to eligible patients and their carers at some Queensland hospitals.

This concession offers an annual discount on fishing permits for concession card holders.

Vouchers of up to $200 for membership, registration or participation fees to help keep more kids active.

A water subsidy of up to $120 per year is available for eligible South East Queensland pensioners to help ease the cost of living. Customers must apply through their water provider.

The Emergency Management Levy (EML) is applied to all Queensland property via council rates to ensure there is a sustainable funding base for fire and emergency services when Queenslanders are at risk during emergencies such as floods, cyclones, storms as well as fire and accidents.

A rates subsidy of up to $200 per year is available for eligible Queensland pensioners to help ease the cost of living.  Customers must apply through their local council.

The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme helps with electricity costs for people who have a chronic medical condition, such as multiple sclerosis, autonomic system dysfunction, significant burns or a severe inflammatory skin condition, which is aggravated by changes in temperature.

Electricity life support concession for eligible people who are seriously ill and use a home-based oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis machine. This scheme currently provides eligible applicants with:

• $1,024.38 per year for each oxygen concentrator, or
• $686.01 per year for each kidney dialysis machine you use.

Queensland pensioners and seniors may be eligible for an annual rebate of $89.70 on their reticulated natural gas bill. Rebates are automatically deducted from your bill. Customers must apply for their rebate through their gas provider.

The Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme provides one-off emergency assistance of up to $720 every 2 years. It helps low income households experiencing a short–term financial crisis who are unable to pay their current electricity or reticulated natural gas account. Customers must apply through their energy provider.

Queensland pensioners and seniors may be eligible for an annual rebate of $372.20 on their electricity bill. Customers must apply for their rebate through their electricity provider.

Public and community housing is available as a safety net to vulnerable people who are assessed as having the greatest need.

This is a national scheme to increase the supply of new affordable rental dwellings for low to medium income households.

A Bond Loan is an interest-free loan to cover the rental bond when moving into private rental accommodation. The loan is up to a maximum of 4 weeks rent, and must be repaid.

A Rental Grant is a once only, non-repayable, grant equivalent to the amount of 2 weeks rent to help households in housing crisis meet some of the costs of moving into private rental accommodation.

Eligible Queenslanders will receive a $1000 Cost of Living Rebate on their electricity bill in 2024–25.

Support is available for eligible foster and kinship carers (carers) to update smoke alarms in their homes by reimbursing carers up to $1500 through the child related cost process.

Free calculators and tips to help you take control of your money.

Phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

Find charity organisations that provide support directly to families in need.

Support such as food vouchers or parcels, vouchers for essential items, or contributions towards third-party accounts such as utility bills, for vulnerable Queenslanders in financial crisis.

Help for Queenslanders who are faced with short-term financial barriers which make it difficult to pay their rent and sustain a tenancy in the private rental market.

Help for people who can afford and sustain a private rental tenancy but cannot access the private rental market for various reasons, such as having a limited rental history.

Short-term help for people who are having difficulties with their home loan repayments due to unemployment, accident, illness, or some other unexpected or unforeseen crisis.

If you're a homeowner aged 60 years or over, you may be eligible for a subsidy to make security improvements to your home.

Help for eligible Queenslanders who can afford to buy or build a home but cannot get private finance from a bank or building society.

Help for public housing tenants to buy the property they're renting.

If you're a tenant in government-owned housing but can't afford to buy the home you're renting, this loan lets you enter into a partnership with us to buy a share of your home.

An interest-free and fee-free loan to cover the rental bond plus an amount equal to 2 weeks rent for the property you want to rent.

Help for capable tenants to overcome short-term tenancy problems and strengthen their skills to maintain their private rental home.

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) housing loans assist Queenslanders  in Cairns and the Gold Coast who need extra support to set up or continue a private rental tenancy.

The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on a low income access to safe, fair and affordable credit.

A free phone service that helps Queensland tenants understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities.

A free training program that develops the tenancy and life skills of people in the private rental market.

Access employment and training support programs to help you find a job, choose or change careers and gain new skills.

Access a range of early childhood activities and support, including playgroup, early childhood education and care, health services, and family and parenting support.

A range of government benefits and payments are available to help families with the costs of bringing up children. 

Find out how to make a budget, save money, and check if you need financial advice.

Useful advice to help young people to get in control of their money.

Financial help is available for high school students to complete their senior studies and for students who are studying at TAFE or university.

Ask Izzy connects people who are in crisis with the services and support they need right now and nearby.

Support for people under 65 years of age experiencing transport disadvantage and who require transport for essential daily living activities.

Find food vans and kitchens offering free meals in Brisbane.

How Queensland's homeless can access free clothing, showers, and do their washing.

Access fast and free updates on real-time fuel prices direct to your phone using apps and websites that have signed up to receive data under the fuel price reporting scheme.

Find information and support groups for mental illness.

Mental health help and support sources for people living in rural and remote areas of Queensland.

Free legal help for people who are disadvantaged or on a low income.

Advice about consumer rights and money management for First Nations peoples.

Information for veterans and their families about financial and legal support services and concessions available to veterans.

Training based on industry advice to provide Queenslanders with the skills they need to gain meaningful and sustainable employment through the provider of their choice.

Free training is available to eligible Queenslanders to study priority skill sets, certificates or diplomas at TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity.

Financial support, access to unique teaching experiences and permanent employment as a teacher through a number of scholarships and grants.

School students can apply for scholarships and awards in areas such as science, leadership or the arts.

Get qualified for less, with free and subsidised courses and apprenticeships for priority skills in Queensland.

Approved foster and kinship carers can get discounts on goods and services at participating Queensland businesses.

Digital tool to identify changes that can be made to help businesses survive and thrive.

Free access to industry experts from across Queensland who can provide insights, options and suggestions to help improve businesses.

Small business support and wellness coaching during times of hardship.

Free program for small to medium businesses to help businesses save money and increase efficiencies on energy, water and waste bills.

The Climate Smart Energy Savers appliance rebate has closed for new purchases and installations. The program was open from 4 September–4 December 2023, providing rebates of up to $1,000 to householders who purchased eligible 4-star or higher energy efficient appliances. If you purchased an eligible appliance or installed an eligible air conditioner or hot water system up until 11:59pm on 4 December 2023, you will need to submit your rebate application within 30 days of purchase/installation. Applications cannot be accepted after 3 January 2024.

Eligible Queenslanders can access up to $6000 on an eligible new zero emission vehicle.

Vouchers up to $150 which can be used towards swimming lessons for 0 to 4 year olds with a registered SwimStart activity provider.

The Battery Booster program has now closed to new conditional approval applications. The program provides rebates of up to $4,000 for eligible Queenslanders to purchase and install household battery systems connected to new or existing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

After receiving their conditional approval letter, householders participating in the program have up to 90 days to install their conditionally approved battery system and claim the rebate.

From August 5 2024, the 50 cent flat rate will apply across all zones and modes on the Translink network across Queensland. This includes all regional urban buses, and bus, train, ferry, tram and on demand services in South East Queensland.

From August 5 2024, access half-price Airtrain fares between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City stations.

From 16 September 2024, registration fees for light vehicles, including trailers, will be decreased by 20% for 1 year. The reduced amounts will start appearing on vehicle registration notices from 5 August 2024.