Hardship Utility Grant Scheme

Government of Western Australia

Financial support and information

What the service does

The Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) helps people in Western Australia who are having trouble paying their utility bills because of financial problems. The scheme may help people pay overdue electricity, gas or water bills and stay connected to essential services. People need to contact their utility provider first and work through available support options. In some cases, people may be able to apply for financial assistance if they still have unpaid utility bills after completing a payment arrangement. This service is for people who meet certain criteria.

Key details

Operating hours

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Delivery methods

Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Service for people in WA

Accessibility

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Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information

Language supported other than English

  • Turkish
  • Urdu
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Bahasa Indonesian
  • Serbian
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Thai
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Arabic
  • Vietnamese
  • Korean
  • Nepali
  • Farsi
  • Filipino/Tagalog
  • Other

Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages