Assistance available for seniors

More than $725 million is available from the Queensland Government in 2022-23 in concessions and rebates for seniors and other vulnerable people on low or fixed incomes.

Eligible seniors and pensioners can find information on a range of assistance including:

•$372 electricity rebate;

•$80 reticulated natural gas rebate;

•Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme;

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•$200 rate rebate;

•$120 a year water subsidy;

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There has also been an increase in funding provided to help Queensland seniors access elder abuse prevention services, seniors legal and support services, and financial protection advice.

A range of services that support older people in the Toowoomba Region is funded by the Queensland Government to help older people stay safe, connected and engaged.

This includes the Toowoomba Seniors Legal Support Service which is receiving more than $500,000 annually in 2022-23 and in 2023-24 to provide vital services that prevent elder abuse and assist older people who may be experiencing abuse or who are at risk of abuse.

The Toowoomba Seniors Expo was held recently, which saw seniors connect with local services and supports over a friendly morning tea.

More information about concessions can be found at concessionsfinder.services.qld.gov.au

Finnie crash claims life

A 53-years-old Greenmount woman died following a two vehicle traffic crash at Finnie on Monday morning.

Initial investigations indicate that just after 6am on Drayton Connection Road near Atkinson Road, a crash occurred involving a station wagon and utility.

The Greenmount woman, driver of the station wagon, died at the scene.

Her passenger, a six-months-old boy, was taken to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition for assessment.

A 53-years-old Headington Hill man, the driver and sole occupant of the utility, was transported to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.

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Paula Douglas from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services told 7 News Toowoomba it appeared a vehicle had crossed the median strip of the road.

She said the baby, which had been properly restrained in a child seat, was relatively uninjured.

“The child was actually very well, only probably minor injuries,” Ms Douglas said.

“The benefits of the child restraint systems have been a great advantage to restraining this child safely in this accident.”

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and appeal to anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

Quote this reference number: QP2300259484