Fees and Charge Offsets

We understand that many people in our community are currently experiencing financial stress. For this reason, we make our fees as low as possible and as a not-for-profit Prahran Place’s focus is on building communities not profits!

As a Neighbourhood House we receive various funding streams from the Commonwealth, State and Local Governments that assist people in affording the cost of our classes and activities.

If you meet certain criteria, you can qualify for a concession or reduced fees, as outlined in our course guide.

Available Concessions

Concessions available if you hold any of the following Commonwealth cards:

Services Australia Health Care Card, except the Foster Child Health Care Card and Carer Allowance Health Care Card
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Health Care Card – Gold Card
Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card
DVA Pensioner Concession Card
Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
DVA Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Social Activity Funding

For participants over 65, eligibility for discounts to most of our classes can be requested through the Commonwealth Home Support Program. If you have not already signed up to My Aged Care – the funding partner for the program, we can assist you with your application. If you are already a My Aged Care client all we need is a group referral to Prahran Place to have the discount applied.

For those under 65 there is funding available, for those eligible under the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People. This funding helps support people with mild disabilities or challenges.

Learn Local

Prahran Place also provides pre-accredited education to help students gain skills for study, work and life. Most students qualify for this funding (as long as you are a permanent resident or Australian Citizen) which allows you to attend our Learn Local courses at a discounted rate.

Carer Program

As a carer who provides unpaid care for a partner, family member or friend with a disability, mental illness, addition, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs – we can provide you with support. Most of our classes are funded under the Carers Employment Support Program (CESP) for all unpaid carers.

9510 7052

40 Grattan St, Prahran