- Western Australians to be given opportunity to donate Fuel Support Payment
- Donations via ServiceWA app to support 15 charities across three categories
- Fuel Support Payment part of Cook Labor Government's priority of supporting Western Australians with cost-of-living relief
- Western Australians with a valid driver's licence to be able to claim their $100 Fuel Support Payment from 1 July
The Cook Labor Government will allow Fuel Support Payments to be donated to more than a dozen charities across a broad range of sectors and causes to support vulnerable people across the Western Australian community.
Announced as part of the 2026-27 State Budget, the Fuel Support Payment is a $100 payment available to all Western Australians with a valid driver's licence to assist them with fuel costs.
The payment will be available to the 2.3 million people with a valid Western Australian driver's licence, including learner's permits, provisional and extraordinary driver's licences from 1 July.
Western Australians can choose to receive the payment or donate it through the ServiceWA app to the following 15 charities across three categories:
Food and emergency relief
- Foodbank WA
- SecondBite
- OzHarvest
- Salvation Army
- St Vincent de Paul Society
Children's charities
- Telethon
- Perth Children's Hospital Foundation
- Starlight Children's Foundation
- The Smith Family
- Headspace
Community support
- Ruah Community Services
- Aboriginal Health Council of WA
- St Barts
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Ability WA
Western Australians who choose to donate their payment can choose one of the three categories, with their $100 payment to be divided equally among the five participating charities.
The initiative forms part of the Cook Labor Government's priority of supporting Western Australians with cost-of-living relief, as well as building safe and inclusive communities.
The new one-off payment is part of more than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief for Western Australian households in the 2026-27 State Budget.
The fastest and most convenient way to claim the Fuel Support Payment is through the ServiceWA app, with alternative claim options available for people who are unable or do not wish to use the app.
Further details can be found at: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/support-payments-available-july-western-australians-the-servicewa-app .
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My government is delivering cost-of-living relief to Western Australians who need it.
"Our responsible Budget management has kept WA's economy the strongest in the nation, which has allowed us to provide new cost-of-living relief measures like the Fuel Support Payment.
"For those Western Australians who choose to donate their payment, they are helping the most vulnerable people in the State."
As stated by Treasurer and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"We're delivering more than $1 billion in cost-of-living relief for Western Australian households in the 2026-27 State Budget.
"Our nation-leading fuel payment will deliver real financial support directly to Western Australian motorists and for those who choose to, they will be able to pay it forward.
"Providing Western Australians an option to donate their payment will help deliver more support to those who need it right across our community."
As stated by Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport Jessica Stojkovski:
"We know many in our community are doing it tough, but we know how generous Western Australians are.
"This option gives people a simple and secure way to make a difference if they choose.
"I encourage eligible claimants to get set up now via the ServiceWA app ahead of July 1 so they can access their payment quickly and easily."
As stated by Community Services Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"Western Australians have a long tradition of looking out for one another, and this initiative gives an opportunity for people to turn cost-of-living support into direct support for vulnerable members of our community.
"Donations will help trusted charities continue delivering frontline services to Western Australians doing it tough, while strengthening the communities they serve.
"It's a simple idea that reflects the values of our State: generosity, compassion, and a commitment to building safer and more inclusive communities."
