Smoke Alarm Subsidy
The Smoke Alarm Subsidy is for Victorians who are profoundly thanks to the support of the State Government.
The Smoke Alarm Subsidy covers the cost of a visual & vibrating smoke alarm. These alarms usually cost around $400 to the consumer, compared with a regular smoke alarm which costs around $20-$50.
The State of Victoria has provided the Smoke Alarm Subsidy Initiative with funds to cover the cost of these alarms with the profoundly deaf consumer only having to pay $50.
Please note: You are now able to apply for more than one smoke alarm per household, where people who are Deaf and sleep in separate bedrooms, e.g. flat mates or family are living in the same house.
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Smoke Alarm Subsidy please CLICK HERE.
HOW TO APPLY?
Download and post an application form
Send your application form to:
Vicdeaf
Attention: Smoke Alarm Subsidy
Level 4, 340 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
TTY: (03) 9473 1199
Ph: (03) 9473 1111
Fax: (03) 9473 1122
Please note: To receive a smoke alarm, you need to make a $50 co-payment. If it will be difficult for you to meet this cost, you can apply to have the co-payment fee waived but you will need to prove this by either:
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Holding a valid Health Care card
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Provide a letter of support from a Case Manager
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Supply other documents to support your application to waive the co-payment.
MORE INFORMATION?
If you need more information about this subsidy or information about smoke alarms that can help Deaf people, please contact Vicdeaf using the Contact Us page.
If your smoke alarm was subsidised by this scheme and destroyed in the February 2009 bushfires, please contact Vicdeaf for a replacement free of charge.
Click here to download the Eligibility Criteria
