Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme 

If you have a qualifying security system, you may be able to claim 50% of the total cost up to $400.00

If you do not have a qualifying security system, you can purchase an approved product from a local vendor.

Refer to the FAQs and Terms and Conditions below for more info. – If you have any questions, please give the Community Safety Team a call on (08) 9158 9300, or send an email to grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au

To apply for the rebate, visit the Town of Port Hedland Smarty Grants page


Frequently Asked Questions

I PURCHASED AN APPROVED PRODUCT AND/OR COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION BEFORE 1 MAY 2022, CAN I SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR THE HOME SAFETY AND SECURITY REBATE SCHEME?

No, the Safety and Security Rebate Scheme is only available for purchases and installations of new Approved Product made on or after 1 May 2022.

Why do I have to purchase Approved Products from local suppliers within the Port Hedland local government district when I can get the same product cheaper online?

The Town of Port Hedland supports local businesses and encourages the community to buy local to strengthen small businesses and the local community.

WHAT IF A LOCAL SUPPLIER WITHIN THE PORT HEDLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRICT HAS SOLD OUT OF AN APPROVED PRODUCT OR DOES NOT HAVE THE APPROVED PRODUCT I WANT, CAN I THEN PURCHASE IT ONLINE OR FROM OTHER SUPPLIERS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA OR ELSEWHERE? 

In general, for the product to be an Approved Product for the Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme, it has to be purchased from a local supplier within the Port Hedland local government district. It is the local supplier’s discretion as to where they source their Approved Products from.

IF I HARDWIRE AN APPROVED PRODUCT AT MY RESIDENCE AND I AM A TENANT (NOT THE OWNER), CAN I REMOVE THE APPROVED PRODUCT AND TAKE IT WITH ME WHEN I MOVE OUT?

It depends on what you have negotiated with your landlord, please discuss with your landlord.

IF THE APPROVED PRODUCT I INSTALL IS WIRELESS, CAN I REMOVE THE APPROVED PRODUCT AND TAKE IT WITH ME WHEN I MOVE OUT AT THE END OF MY TENANCY?

Again, it depends on what you have negotiated with your landlord, please discuss with your landlord.

Can landlords access the rebate to upgrade the security for their tenants?

Yes, the Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme is available for landlords as long as all of the Terms and Conditions are met.

WHAT IS AN APPROVED PRODUCT?

The supply and/or installation after 1 May 2022 and before 31 July 2024 of any of the following new products by local suppliers and/or installers in the Port Hedland local government district are approved by the Town for the Scheme (‘Approved Products’):

  • home alarm and CCTV system (wireless and hardwired)
  • security door screen
  • security window screens
  • security window shutters
  • security sensor light
  • wi-fi video doorbell

WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY CCTV SYSTEM WITH THE WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE?

CAM-Map WA, is a comprehensive database of all voluntarily registered CCTV systems across Western Australia with the intention to create safer environments and For more information and to register your CCTV details on the CAM-Map WA, please refer to: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Your-Safety/State-CCTV-Register

I ALREADY HAVE AN OLD CCTV SYSTEM INSTALLED, CAN I UPGRADE TO NEWER CAMERAS AND CLAIM THE SUBSIDY?

It depends if all the Terms and Conditions for the Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme are met.

WILL I BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REBATE IF I INSTALL THE CCTV SYSTEM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MY HOME?

The Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme is applicable for the installation of CCTV system internally and externally as long as all for the Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme are met.

I HAVE JUST PAID $300 FOR AN APPROVED PRODUCT (EG NEW LOCKS), DOES THAT MEAN I CAN CLAIM THE FULL $400 REBATE?

No, you can only claim up to 50% of the total cost of the Approved Product and installation, up to the value of $400.Therefore you may only be eligible for a $150 rebate.

I HAVE BOUGHT THE APPROVED PRODUCT FROM A LOCAL SUPPLIER WITHIN THE PORT HEDLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRICT. CAN I COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION ON MY OWN?

Electrical installation work must be carried out by a licensed electrician. If your Approved Product requires electrical installation, please organise for your licensed electrician to install the Approved Product. If your Approved Product does not require electrical installation, you may undertake the installation at your own risk.

I AM CONCERNED THAT MY HOME SAFETY AND SECURITY REBATE  APPLICATION WILL NOT BE APPROVED AFTER I HAVE PURCHASED THE PRODUCT, LEAVING ME OUT OF POCKET

If you are concerned or unsure whether the product is approved for the Town of Port Hedland’s Safety and Security Rebate Scheme or have further enquiries, please contact the Town of Port Hedland on (08) 9158 9300 or email us at grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au

For all other enquiries relating to the State Governments Safety and Security Rebate, please contact the WA Seniors Card Centre on 1800 671 233 or email them at info@seniorscard.wa.gov.au


Terms & Conditions

General

1. The Scheme is being run by the Town of Port Hedland, 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland ('Town') (ABN 19 220 085 226) during the Promotional Period.

2. Application for the Home Safety and Security Rebate Scheme(‘Scheme’) commences at 12:01am on 1 May 2022 AWST and concludes at 11:59pm on 31 July 2024 AWST this will form the Promotional Period (‘Promotional Period’).

3. Information on Scheme eligibility and other details contained within promotional advertisements for the Scheme forms part of the T&C.

4. By applying to access the Scheme, Participants agree to abide by the T&C.

5. The Rebate is not transferable.

6. The T&C of the Scheme are governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia.

7. Application to access the Scheme is free. Participants will be responsible for all costs associated to be eligible for the Scheme, which includes but not limited to the installation and the operation of the safety and security products (‘Products’), and the utilisation of the Rebate.

Eligibility

8. The Scheme is only available to residents in relation to residential properties (’Property’) in the Port Hedland local government district (‘Participants’) evidence of residency will be required upon application.

9. To apply to access the Scheme, Participants must complete and return the Town prescribed Application Form (‘Application Form’) during the Promotional Period.

10. The Scheme is available for the purchase of Products and / or the installation of new Approved Products on the Property (internally and externally) after 1 May 2022 and before 31 July 2024 only.

11. Purchase of Products and the installation of new Approved Products must be from local suppliers within the Port Hedland local government district proof of purchase and installation will be required upon application.

12. The Application Form is available electronically through the Towns website.

13. Completed Application Form will only be received during the Promotional Period through the following methods:

(a) postal mail: Town of Port Hedland, PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721;

(b) electronically via email: grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au ; or

(c) in-person to the Town of Port Hedland Civic Centre, 13 McGregor, Port Hedland WA 6721 between 8:00am and 4:00pm weekdays.

Criteria

14. To access the Scheme, participants must:

(a) complete and return the Application Form during the Promotional Period;

(b) not submit more than one Application Form per household additional Application Form will be considered;

(c)either be the owner of the Property, or must provide written consent from the ratepayer of the Property to apply to access the Scheme;

(d)provide proof of purchase of Approved Products, proof of installation of new Approved Products and proof of finalisation of payment;

(e)for CCTV only, provide proof of registration of CCTV system with CAM-Map WA for more information please refer to:https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Your-Safety/State-CCTV-Register; and

(f)for electrical installation work, provide proof of installation by local Port Hedland local government district licensed electrician.

Rebate

15. The Rebate available for the Promotional Period are as follows (Rebate):

50% of the total cost of the Approved Products and installation, up to the value of $400 for the Approved Product claimed under the Scheme.

16. The Town has the absolute discretion regarding the provision of the Rebate which includes but not limited to the installation and the operation of the Products.

Approved Products

17. The supply and/or installation after 1 May 2022 and before 31 July 2024 of the following new products by local suppliers and/or installers in the Port Hedland local government district are approved by the Town for the Scheme (‘Approved Products’):

(a) home alarm and CCTV system (wireless and hardwired);

(b) security door screen;

(c) security window screens;

(d) security window shutters; 

(e) security sensor light;

(f) deadlocks;

(g) wi-fi video doorbell

Indemnification

18. By applying and accessing the Scheme, the Participant agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Town from and against any and all claims, demands, liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), losses, consequential losses, costs or expenses, with respect to or arising out of or related to (i) access to the Scheme, or (ii) participation in any Scheme / Rebate related activities, acceptance of the Rebate and/or use or misuse of a Rebate (including, without limitation, any loss, property loss, damage, personal injury or death caused to any person(s).

Third Parties

19. By applying and accessing the Scheme, the Participant agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Town from and against any and all claims, demands, liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), losses, consequential losses, costs or expenses, with respect to or arising out of or related to (i) access to the Scheme, or (ii) participation in any Scheme / Rebate related activities, acceptance of the Rebate and/or use or misuse of a Rebate (including, without limitation, any loss, property loss, damage, personal injury or death caused to any person(s).

20. This Scheme is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with WA Police, Facebook, or other third parties.

Variation

21. In the event of any conflicting provisions, this T&C takes precedence over the advertised information.

Questions?

Please view the Safety and Security Rebate Scheme FAQ.

Complaints

If you have any complaints in relation to the Scheme, please contact the Town of Port Hedland via:

Email: council@porthedland.wa.gov.au

Telephone: +61 8 9158 9300

Post/In-person: Civic Centre, 13 McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

If you are not completely satisfied with the way the Town of Port Hedland has handled your complaint, you can escalate the matter to the:

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Email: info@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Telephone: +61 8 6552 7300

Post: PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre WA 6849