Sustainability Subsidies and Rebates
Switch Your Thinking
Switch Your Thinking is a local government sustainability program that helps residents and businesses reduce waste, save energy and water, and make more sustainable everyday choices. Find out what support, rewards and resources are available through the program.
The City of Vincent is a partner council of Switch Your Thinking, a regional sustainability initiative delivered by local governments across Western Australia.
The program focuses on practical, real-world actions that help households and businesses reduce their environmental impact while saving money and resources. Support is delivered through education, incentives, tools and partnerships with local providers.
What's available for residents
City of Vincent residents can access a range of sustainability resources and offers through Switch Your Thinking. These may include:
- Rewards and incentives for sustainable choices
- Discounts on selected products and services
- Practical tools and programs to reduce energy, water and waste
- Opportunities to borrow or access energy-saving resources, such as audit kits
Available offers change throughout the year. Visit the Switch Your Thinking website to see what is currently available.
To find out more visit Rewards for Residents.
What's available for businesses
Local businesses can access tailored sustainability support through Switch Your Thinking, including:
- Incentives and discounts to support sustainable operations
- Practical guidance to reduce energy, water and waste costs
- Opportunities to participate in sustainability programs and initiatives.
Available offers vary over time. Visit the Switch Your Thinking website for current business programs.
To find out more visit Rewards for Businesses.
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You can subscribe to Switch Your Thinking updates to receive regular tips, advice and information about new programs, rewards and opportunities.
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Reusable sanitary product rebate
Reusable sanitary products are a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to single-use items.
The City of Vincent offers a rebate to help residents make the switch and reduce waste going to landfill.
Why choose reusable sanitary products
Every day, millions of single-use sanitary products and their packaging are sent to landfill or incorrectly flushed, contributing to waste, wastewater blockages and environmental pollution.
Many people choose reusable sanitary products because they:
- Reduce waste sent to landfill
- Lower the risk of pollution to waterways and wastewater systems
- Save money over time compared to single-use products
- Are designed to be comfortable, practical and easy to use
Reusable options are now widely available and easy to access, with many products stocked by supermarkets, chemists and online retailers.
About the rebate
To support residents in moving away from single-use sanitary products, the City of Vincent offers a rebate for eligible households.
You can claim:
- 50% of the cost of eligible reusable sanitary products
- Up to a maximum of $50 per household.
Key conditions:
- One rebate is available per household.
- Purchases must be made within 12 months of submitting your application.
- The rebate applies only to reusable sanitary products (postage and delivery costs are not included).
- Rebates are subject to available funding and are processed on a first come, first served basis within the current financial year.
What products are eligible
Eligible reusable sanitary products include:
- Menstrual cups
- Period underwear
- Cloth pads
- Light bladder leakage underwear
- Reusable incontinence underwear and pads (men’s and women’s)
- Reusable maternity nursing pads.
Products must be designed for repeated use. Single-use or disposable products are not eligible.
How to apply
- Purchase eligible reusable sanitary products from your chosen retailer.
- Obtain a valid itemised tax receipt showing the products purchased.
- Complete the Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate Application Form (see below)
- Submit your completed form together with:
- A copy of your itemised tax receipt (dated within the past 12 months).
- Proof of City of Vincent residency, such as a current driver’s licence, recent rates notice or utility bill.
You can submit your application in one of the following ways:
- Email: [email protected]
- In person: City of Vincent Administration Building, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville
- Post: City of Vincent, PO Box 82, Leederville WA 6902
Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate Application Form (PDF)
Reusable Sanitary Product Rebate Terms & Conditions
Rebates are paid by EFT to your nominated bank account. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
Modern cloth nappies rebate
Modern cloth nappies are a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to disposable nappies.
The City of Vincent offers a rebate to help residents make the switch and reduce waste going to landfill.
Why choose modern cloth nappies
Disposable nappies contribute significant waste to landfill, taking hundreds of years to break down while releasing greenhouse gases.
Many families choose modern cloth nappies because they:
- Save money over time
- Reduce household waste
- Are designed to be convenient and easy to use
Whether you choose to hire, purchase or repair reusable nappies, each option supports sustainable living while helping reduce single-use waste in the community.
About the rebate
To help residents make the switch, the City of Vincent offers a modern cloth nappies rebate for eligible households.
You can claim:
- 50% of the cost of modern cloth nappies or related services
- Up to a maximum of $100 per household, per financial year
The rebate applies if you hire, purchase or repair modern cloth nappies. Purchases or services must be made within the current financial year (from 1 July).
How to apply
- Hire, purchase or repair modern cloth nappies through your chosen retailer or service provider
- Obtain a valid itemised tax receipt showing the items or services purchased
- Complete the Modern Cloth Nappy Rebate Application Form (see below).
- Submit your completed form together with:
- A copy of your itemised tax receipt (dated within the current financial year)
- Proof of City of Vincent residency, such as a current driver’s licence, recent rates notice or utility bill
You can submit your application in one of the following ways:
- Email: [email protected]
- In person: City of Vincent Administration Building, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville
- Post: City of Vincent, PO Box 82, Leederville WA 6902
Rebates are paid by EFT to your nominated bank account. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
Modern Cloth Nappy Rebate Terms & Conditions
Modern Cloth Nappy Rebate Application Form (PDF)
Zero waste refill station reward
Reduce plastic waste at home and be rewarded for refilling instead of buying single-use products.
Find out how the Zero Waste Refill Reward works and how to claim your $20 refill reward below.
Why use the Zero Waste Refill Station
Plastic waste is a growing issue locally and globally. Many everyday household liquids are packaged in single-use plastic that often ends up in landfill or the environment.
Refilling household products using reusable containers helps:
- Reduce single-use plastic waste
- Support a circular economy
- Cut down on packaging and resource use
- Build simple, sustainable habits at home.
The Zero Waste Refill Station supports residents to reduce waste at the source, rather than relying on recycling alone.
About the refill reward
To encourage the use of reusable containers, the City of Vincent offers a $20 refill reward to eligible residents who use the Zero Waste Refill Station at Beatty Park.
The reward:
- Is valued at $20 per household
- Is issued as a voucher through the Monyx app
- Can be used at the Zero Waste Refill Station
- Is available once per household, per financial year.
The refill reward supports residents to switch from single-use packaging to refillable containers for common household products.
How the refill station works
The Zero Waste Refill Station is located at Beatty Park Leisure Centre and operates like a vending machine.
You:
- Bring your own clean, dry containers (plastic containers can be used)
- Refill with the product you choose
- Pay based on the volume you dispense
Containers must have old labels removed to avoid confusion at home. Containers are also available for purchase at Beatty Park.
The station is managed by Skipping Stones Refillery, who supply locally made, eco-conscious products including:
- Dish and laundry liquids
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash and hand wash.
How to redeem your refill reward
To claim the $20 refill reward, you must complete all steps below.
- Download the Monyx app (available via Google Play or the Apple App Store)
- Create a profile in the Monyx app
- Complete the Refill Reward Application Form (see below).
- Submit your application together with proof of City of Vincent residency, such as a current driver’s licence, recent rates notice or utility bill.
Once approved, a $20 voucher will be credited to your Monyx app. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
Zero Waste Refill Station Refill Reward Information Sheet