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Safety & Security
Providing seniors (and others) with practical information on safety and security.
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This scheme was introduced on 1 July 2009 & allows WA Seniors Card holders to claim a rebate of up to $200 per household towards buying and/or installing eligible home security devices whether your own or rent your home. These include:
Home intruder alarm
Security screen doors
Security window screen
Security sensor lights
Door deadlocks
From 2010 seniors can now claim an additional $200 for the purchase and installation of:
Fire extinguishers
Fire blankets
Mains-powered smoke alarms
Residual current devices
The scheme is due to finish on 30 June 2012 with final applications to be received by the Department no later than 31 March 2012.
Installation must be carried out by the owner or employee of a registered business (with an Australian Business Number) operating in the installation of home security products.
Seniors Card holders can only receive one rebate during the life of the scheme and only one rebate can be paid per household.
Claim forms for this rebate can be found here.
For further information click here to visit the Department for Communities Seniors Card website or call the Seniors Card Hotline Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 3.00pm on 6217 8855.