Brimbank Libraries can help with cost-of-living pressures!
If you need financial assistance, or question your energy and water bills, or would just like to save money, Brimbank Libraries are able to help you.
We run regular drop-in sessions with Services Australia. You can get help with rental assistance, study payment, parental, children, family assistance; as well as a variety of government forms, including ATO, Centrelink and Medicare forms.
We also have the following special events coming up to help you save money:
Bring your Bills Day
Do you need help understanding your electricity, gas, or water bill? Do you have a complaint to raise with your provider?
You can bring your latest bills to the Library to discuss with staff from the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria, and Greater Western Water. They will also show you how to swap retailers to achieve a lower price and assist if you are unable to pay your bills.
Sunshine Library
Wed 23 Jul 10am-2pm
Deer Park Library
Tue 5 Aug 10am-2pm
St Albans Library
Mon 15 Sep 10am-2pm
Free Health Clinic at the Library
Want a full and free health screening, including blood pressure, BMI, hearing, vision, eye, dental checks and more?
Come and chat to healthcare students from Strive Student Health Initiative. Receive a free welfare care package.
Sunshine Library
Sat 2 Aug and 20 Sep 11am-4pm
Sun 3 Aug 1-4pm
Are you interested in learning more about reducing your bills?
Brimbank Libraries have the resources, available at no charge, to help you! Here are some examples:
Book
My Efficient Electric Home Handbook, By Tim Forcey (2024)
Tim explains best-practice heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps, induction cooktops, draught-proofing, insulation, solar energy and much more.
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Thermal Camera Kit
The Thermal Camera Kit can help you diagnose worn-out window seals, heat-leaking air vents and other cold spots in your house.
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Energy Saver Kit
The Energy Saver Kit can help you better understand and make improvements to your home energy usage.
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