COUNCIL REBATES - Does your council offer a rebate for nursing pads, swim nappies, cloth nappies, wet bags and other reusables?

BRISBANE

Sustainable Nappy Cashback

Ended June 2022

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LIVINGSTONE SHIRE COUNCIL

Livingstone Shire Council residents are now able to enter into a monthly draw to win $100. The purpose of the Sustainable Nappy & Sanitary Products Rebate Scheme is to encourage more residents to make the change from disposable nappies/products, leading to a more sustainable community and growth towards a circular economy. Additionally, it will assist with generating discussion about the many benefits of using modern reusable nappy products or services and to acknowledge the efforts of choosing to reuse.

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CITY OF CASEY

Each household in the City of Casey is eligible for one rebate per category. Separate applications are required for each.

• Cloth nappies – 50% of the purchase price with a maximum refund of $100. For example, spend $300 and receive a rebate of $100 or if $400 is spent the maximum returned is still $100.
  This includes cloth and swim nappies, reusable inner liner for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags, reusable nursing breast pads.

• Reusable sanitary products –  50% of the purchase price with a maximum refund of $50.
  Includes sanitary pads, sanitary cups, leak-proof underwear and wet bags.

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WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL

To celebrate and thank residents making the change to cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items, we are offering a rebate to eligible Wyndham residents.

For more information please contact wastewise@wyndham.vic.gov.au or call Council on 9742 0777.  

What can I claim?

Eligible Wyndham residents can apply for one rebate on either:  

Cloth nappies:

• 50% of the purchase price (max $100)

Reusable sanitary products:

• 50% of the purchase price (max $50)

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CARDINIA COUNCIL 

Reusable sanitary and incontinence products. (50% of the cost, up to $50 given back to you)

You can claim a rebate for the following products from this category:

• Reusable sanitary pads
• Reusable sanitary cups
• Leak-proof underwear 
• Incontinence washable clothing
• Incontinence washable bed or chair pads
• Wet bags for reusable sanitary items

Reusable nappies (50% of the cost, up to $150 given back to you)

You can claim a rebate for one of the following from this category:

• Cloth nappies
• Reusable swim nappies
• Reusable inner liners for nappies
• Reusable baby wipes
• Wet bags for reusable nappies
• Reusable nursing breast pads 

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STRATHBOGIE SHIRE COUNCIL

A one off rebate for 50% of the purchase price of cloth nappies and accessories (to a max of $150) this includes; cloth and swim nappies, reusable liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads.

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MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE

Cloth nappies including reusable swim nappies, reusable nappy liners and reusable baby wipes: 50% of total purchase price, maximum $100 rebate. For example, purchase $200 worth of cloth nappies to claim the $100 rebate. 

Plastic free period products including cloth pads, cups and leak proof underwear: 50% of total purchase price, maximum $50 rebate. For example, purchase $100 worth of leak proof underwear to claim the $50 rebate. 

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CITY OF BALLARAT

From 1 March 2022, Ballarat residents will be able to claim some of the cost of buying cloth nappies, reusable period products, and reusable maternity breast pads.  

The six-month trial aims to help with some of the costs of buying these sustainable items. 

Households can apply for: 

• 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products, 
• 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable sanitary products, and 
• 50% of the purchase price, up to $50, for reusable breast pads. 

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CITY OF WHITTLESEA

Rebate categories

Reusable nappy items

Items include: reusable nappies, reusable inserts, reusable swim nappies, reusable baby wipes, wet bags for reusable nappies, reusable nursing pads.

Rebate: 50% of your purchase price up to $100.

Reusable sanitary items

Items include: reusable sanitary pads, leak proof underwear, reusable sanitary cups, wet bags for sanitary items. 

Rebate: 50% of your purchase price up to $50.

Composting tools

Items include: bokashi bins, grains and liquid, compost bins and compost aerator, worm farms and worms, and kitchen caddy. 

Rebate: 50% of your purchase price up to $50. 

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WOLLONGONG 

Wollongong offer free cloth nappy workshops to new and expectant parents. They also talk to ante-natal groups at Wollongong Hospital, and Early Childhood Clinics at Corrimal, Woonona and Thirroul.

If you'd like more info call (02) 4227 7111, or get in touch with your local Early Childhood Centre.

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PENRITH CITY COUNCIL

Ended 2021

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LIVERPOOL

Save money and the environment by using reusable nappies and absorbent hygiene products

Every household within Liverpool City Council is eligible for one rebate per category. Separate applications are required for each.

• Cloth nappies – 50% of the purchase price (max. $150 rebate) - Includes fitted cloth and swim nappies, reusable night nappies, all in two nappies, terry towelling/prefold nappies.

• Reusable sanitary products – 50% of the purchase price (max. $100 rebate) - Includes sanitary pads, sanitary cups and leak-proof underwear.

CITY OF PARAMATTA

Each household in the City of Parramatta is eligible for one rebate per category. Separate applications are required for each.

• Cloth nappies – 50% of the purchase price (max. $150 rebate)
  Includes cloth and swim nappies, reusable inner liner for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags, reusable nursing breast pads.
• Reusable sanitary products – 50% of the purchase price (max. $100 rebate) Includes sanitary pads, sanitary cups, leak-proof underwear and wet bags.

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ALBURY CITY COUNCIL

FEDERATION COUNCIL

GREATER HUME COUNCIL

CITY OF WODONGA

INDIGO SHIRE COUNCIL

TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL

Halve Waste residents can receive back half of the cost of cloth nappies up to the value of $100 per household. Example: Spend $200, receive $100 rebate. Halve Waste residents may receive half of the cost on reusable Nappy products back up to the value of $100. Minimum spend of $50. Example: Spend $50, receive $25 rebate.

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BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL

Rebates

We will be running a rebate program for cloth nappy purchases made within 3 months of your application.

What is included under this rebate?

As part of this rebate program you may apply for a rebate for any of the following products:

• cloth nappies
• swim nappies
• reusable inner liner for nappies
• reusable nursing breast pads

You must be able to provide a valid receipt for your purchase and please note the rebate will not cover the cost associated with postage, delivery or cleaning of eligible products.

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HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL

Ended June 2022

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WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

Ended Jan 2022

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HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL

Rebate trial for up-front cost

Thanks to community budget submissions through Pitch Your Idea, Council offered a reusable nappy rebate trial from September 2021 to May 2022.

Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of Hobsons Bay parents and carers, the 2021-22 budget for this program has been exhausted.

Council is now evaluating the program and will soon confirm plans for 2022-23.

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CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY

City of Holdfast Bay offer rebates on a number of products which assist our community to live a greener lifestyle. Whilst funds last, households and businesses can receive one rebate per financial year on the following items

Modern Cloth Nappies/Reusable Menstrual Items 50% up to $100

*Terms and conditions apply.

Items must have been purchased in the 2022-23 financial year. To claim your rebate simply complete the Green Living Subsidies Form and send it in with proof of item purchase (receipt) and residency (rates notice or drivers license) to
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au or
post to;
City of Holdfast Bay,
PO Box 19,
Brighton,
SA 5048

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Borrow a sustainable sanitary education resource kit

We have a sustainable sanitary education resource kit available to borrow for up to two weeks. It comes in an easily transportable display case and includes a wide range of reusable samples and information resources.

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CITY OF BAYSWATER

City of Bayswater are offering a cloth nappy rebate to reduce waste and encourage sustainable change.

City of Bayswater residents are able to apply for a 50% rebate of up to $100 for either the hire or purchase of modern cloth nappies. 

The rebate is supported by the WA Government and administered by the Waste Authority. 

Workshops

Residents need to attend a Cloth Nappy Workshop from January 2022 onwards, organised by the City of Bayswater before applying for the rebate. This ensures that all the information and support needed to successfully transition to using cloth nappies is provided. You must apply for the rebate through your respective local council.

When attending a workshop facilitated by the City of Bayswater, please bring photo ID with your name and address as proof of residence.

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SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER

The Shire will subsidise the cost of up to $100* towards the cost of cloth nappies for families and up to $50* towards the cost of reusable sanitary products. 

Claim your subsidy in 3 easy steps:

1. Purchase your cloth nappies and / or sanitary products and keep the receipts
2. Complete a Cloth Nappy and Sanitary Product Subsidy Application Form and return it with your receipt
3. Enjoy some extra cash in your bank!

* One rebate for cloth nappies and one rebate for reusable sanitary products including incontinence wear is available per household. Receipts provided must be less than 6 months old for purchases of cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products including incontinence wear.

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CITY OF MELVILLE

We offer residents a number of rebates to encourage the reduction of waste and support a clean, green and sustainable community. Residents may apply for each of these rebates once.

Residents can apply for a 50% rebate of up to $100 for the purchase or hire of modern cloth nappies.To be eligible for this one off rebate you must:

• Be a City of Melville resident

• Have attended an eligible Cloth Nappy Workshop (regardless of existing use or knowledge)

• Purchase or hire cloth nappies within 6 months of attending a workshop

• Apply for the cloth nappy rebate within 6 months of attending a workshop

• Have not previously claimed the cloth nappy rebate

The following items are eligible for the rebate:

• All-in-two nappies

• Pocket nappies

• Night nappies

• Swim nappies

• Terry towelling/prefold nappies

• Toddler training pants

• Inserts, boosters and fasteners (when purchased with nappies)

EAST FREMANTLE

Rebate of 50%, up to $100 per household on the hire or purchase of modern cloth nappies to eligible East Fremantle residents.

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CITY OF FREMANTLE

To reduce the environmental impact of disposable nappies, the City of Fremantle is offering a rebate of 50%, up to $150 per household on the hire or purchase of modern cloth nappies.

For example: Spend $90 and receive a $45 rebate, or spend $400 and receive $150.

This rebate is available until 30 June 2023, with final applications accepted no later than close of business 16 June 2023.

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CITY OF ARMADALE

Cloth Nappy Rebate

Residents who have attended a cloth nappy workshop, run by the City of Armadale, may be eligible to apply to Waste Services for a 50% rebate, up to $100.00, back if they hire or purchase cloth nappies. 

An application to apply for the cloth nappy rebate will be provided to workshop attendees at the end to the workshop. 

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CITY OF COCKBURN

What you can claim

• Rebate of up to $50 on new cloth nappy purchases (including cloth baby wipes, nursing breast pads and wet bags) or a discounted nappy library service with the Nappy Guru. Note that workshop attendance is mandatory for this rebate to ensure residents have the best opportunity for success using cloth nappies.

• Rebate of up to $50 on new reusable sanitary item purchases (including menstrual cups, reusable sanitary pads, reusable incontinence pads and period underwear).

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Funds Currently Exhausted

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