Energy4Seniors
A statewide community education program empowering older Queenslanders to make wise energy choices and save money.
Council on the Ageing Queensland knows that many older people are experiencing cost of living pressures and energy-related expenses make up a significant proportion of regular household expenditure.
To respond to this, we are running a statewide program called Energy4Seniors.
This program uses local volunteer ‘Energy Champions’ to provide older people with face-to-face discussions to reduce their energy bills by:
- Increasing awareness regarding concessions, rebates and supports like hardship programs and services from the Energy and Water Ombudsman.
- Improving understanding of energy bills and usage including how to use smart meters and tariff and energy plans.
- Giving confidence to better manage energy efficiency.
Make a difference – Become a Volunteer Energy Champion!
Are you a community-minded person connected to local groups and activities involving older people with a drive to help others? This is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why become an Energy Champion?
As an Energy Champion, you will play a vital role in connecting with older people and offering face-to-face, small group information sessions.
You will be trained, provided with ongoing support, and equipped with a wide range of information, resources and ideas to share with your local community.
Ready to take the next step?
Join our team of volunteer Energy Champions now!
Lisa Hodgkinson is available Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm
Together, we will empower older Queenslanders to make wise energy choices.
Information and Resources
Did you know an estimated 20 per cent of Queenslanders who are eligible for concessions are not accessing them? Plug in to the resources below for support to help you save energy and money.
Community Education Sessions – Host an Energy Champion
If you are a community group interested in supporting this initiative, you can express your interest in hosting a Volunteer Energy Champion by requesting a session here.
Alternatively, please call Lisa Hodgkinson on 0484 260 576 or email lisa.hodgkinson@cotaqld.org.au between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you are a resident of a retirement village, over 55 lifestyle village or caravan park you can register your interest in hosting an information session by contacting Jodie Gorrel on 0457 519 481 or emailing membership@arqrv.org.au.
Webinars
Explore concessions, rebates and No Interest Loans available to older people and find out about services such as the Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland.
YouTube link is here.
Queensland Government support
- Concessions and Rebates
Visit: http://www.qld.gov.au/smartsavings or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). - No Interest Loans
Visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/community - Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ)
Visit: https://www.ewoq.com.au/
Other Support Services
Uniting Church support services
The Uniting Victoria and Tasmania community services organisation may be able to help you. Find our more at: https://www.unitingvictas.org.au
The Energy4Seniors program received grant funding from the Queensland Government as part of the Enable Grants Program.
