The Queensland Government offers a subsidy to purchase specialised smoke alarms to permanent Queensland residents who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. To be eligible, the person must live in their own home or private rental property and hold, or are the dependant of a person who holds:
- Repatriation Health Card — Gold and White — for all Conditions
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card.
The entitlement is for one subsidy voucher per household, with a limit of $400 for a single storey dwelling and up to $800 for dwellings with more than one storey, where that extra storey contains living and sleeping areas.
For more information visit Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.
Responsible department
Department of Community Safety
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