Financial assistance for smoke alarms for deaf and hearing-impaired people.

If you are deaf or hearing impaired you may be eligible to receive funding of up to $400 to help pay for the cost of a special smoke alarm designed for your needs.

There is a limit of one fire alarm subsidy per household and all installation costs must be met by the applicant.

You can choose between a number of types of smoke alarm systems available at several retail outlets.

Applications for rebates must be supported by original proof-of-purchase (please keep a copy of your receipt for your records) and address the eligibility criteria. Payment of successful applications for the rebate are expected to be made within 60 days.

Your letter must state your residential address and provide telephone and other relevant contact details such as email address.

Applications should be sent to:

Smoke Alarms for Hearing-Impaired Persons Assistance Program
GPO Box 1425 Brisbane  QLD  4001

Enquiries: (07) 3247 8149

Click on the links below to download the information

Smoke Alarm Systems (PDF / 400 KB)
Retail Outlets (PDF / 290 KB)