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Youth Hub Pride funding

The YES Youth Hub has received $7650 to hold the Bass Coast Youth Pride Prom in 2023.
The grant was one of 32 announced in the latest round of the Pride Events and Festival Funds, which supports events that celebrate LGBTIQ+ diversity, inclusion and connection.

Don’t miss power saving bonus

The state government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus has been extended until June 30, 2023.
There are no caps on the number of households that can receive the once-off payment.
Other programs helping households and businesses to slash energy bills include Victorian Energy Upgrades, which provides upfront incentives for low-cost-to-free energy efficient products, and Solar Victoria, which offers households and businesses discounted solar panels, batteries and efficient heating and cooling. 
To apply and for more information go to: compare.energy.vic.gov.au

Safe drive discount

The state government has reinstated a Safe Driver Discount, so motorists who have incurred no demerit points or committed other road safety offences for three years prior to their renewal will be rewarded with a 25 per cent discount on their next licence renewal.
The Safe Driver Discount will be automatically applied to eligible licence renewal notices issued from now. Due to the six-week lead time for renewals being sent out this means customers who have a licence expiring from November 13 onwards will see the discount applied.