South Australian concession card holders will get a $243.90 cost-of-living payment into their checking account by the end of the week. More than 210,000 South Australians will get the payment revealed under the state budget plan if they are a low-income earner, have a concession card or get some Centrelink payments. The cash will be paid immediately into savings account with the description Concessions COLC for individuals registered to the SA federal government’s existing Cost-of-Living Concession Payment plan. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The payment is just made to a single person per family. Occupants and Commonwealth Seniors Health Cardholders were formerly getting less cash than house owners, or $122 yearly, under the plan. Their yearly payment will be increased to $255.60 from August, bringing it in line with property owners. They will likewise get the extra $243.90 payment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Premier Peter Malinauskas stated the 2024-2025 spending plan likewise consisted of a doubling of the existing school sport coupon and a $200 lowering in the products and services modification for the 2025 academic year. “We are putting cash in the pockets of our most susceptible at the time they most require it,” he stated. “We’re likewise assisting households with the expense of living in a healthy method, by supporting kids to participate in sport and music instead of using their phones.” Checking account information for those qualified for the payments can be upgraded utilizing the SA Government site.
More than 200,000 South Australians to get $244 cost-of-living payment
