Utilities and living costs
If you have having difficulties paying your utilities bills take a look at this useful guide to services available to assist you.
Steps that may assist in paying your utilities are:
- Reduce your usage
- Contact your provider – make sure you are getting the best deal
- Apply for a rebate or voucher
- See a financial counsellor
- Make a complaint
Resources that may be useful:
- Details on how save money visit MoneySmart
- Read Daily Grind chapter of You’re the Boss: Money wisdom for life booklet
- Use Service NSW Saving Finder for Cost of Living rebates and savings
- Search assistance via AskIzzy
- Energy Made Easy compares electricity and gas prices
- UNiDAYS discounts for students
- Student Edge discounts for students
- Fair Trading NSW Make a complaint
- Moneycare - Free Financial Counselling is available via phone, face to face and zoom. To book an appointment call 1800 722 363.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.