Reusable nappy and menstrual products rebate

Am I eligible for this rebate?

You must be a resident of the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area to be eligible for this rebate. The rebate applies to reusable nappies / menstrual products purchased between 1 September 2022 and 30 June 2024.

Rebate examples - Nappies:

Rebate example - Menstrual:

How do I apply for the nappy and menstrual product rebate?

On this page or in person with our customer service team.

What items are eligible for the rebate?

Modern cloth nappies, such as fitted nappies, all-in-one nappies, all-in-two nappies, pocket nappies, night nappies, swim nappies and terry towelling/prefold nappies.

You can also claim nappy inserts and liners. Menstrual products included in the rebate are reusable pads, menstrual cups and menstrual underwear.

Accessories such as wet bags, nappy pods, strainers / buckets / pails, laundry products, change mats, wipes, nappy rash cream, nappy change harness, swaddles and breast/nursing pads are not eligible for the rebate.

I have three children in nappies, are they all eligible for this rebate?

Yes. You can apply for each child who is under the age of 12 years, provided that the products you’re claiming the rebate for were purchased between 1 September 2022 and 30 June 2024.

How will I know if my application is successful?

We will send you an email confirming your application was successful.

How long will it take to process my rebate?

You will receive your rebate within 21 days after receiving your confirmation email.

How will the rebate be paid?

All rebates will be paid via bank transfer.

What will happen to my application if my submitted form is incomplete?

Council holds no responsibility for following up incomplete submissions.

Does this rebate cover the cost of materials purchased to make my own reusable nappies and menstrual products?

No, this rebate only covers the cost of professionally made reusable products.

Are all applications successful?

Not all applications will be successful as this trial has limited funding. Once the available funding is exhausted, no additional funding will be provided, regardless of an application’s eligibility. Funding is not automatic on application.

• Wagga Wagga City Council (Council) will accept only one application per child or per applicable applicant for the entirety of the trial, which runs from 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2024.
• Applications and receipt or proof of purchase must fall between 1 September 2022 and 30 June 2024.
• Residents may receive half of the cost of cloth nappies, up to $100 and reusable menstrual products up to the value of $50. For example, if you spend $200 on reusable nappies you may receive a $100 rebate. If you spend $100 on reusable menstrual products you may receive $50.
• Successful applicants will be advised by email.
• Rebates will be paid via bank transfer to the submitted bank details.
• The rebate for cloth nappies includes modern cloth nappies, reusable nappy liners (e.g. bamboo), terry cloth square nappies, and reusable wipes and wet bags.
• The cloth nappy rebate does not include materials and items used to make cloth nappies by hand.
• Postage costs are not included in any rebate paid for reusable products purchased online.
• Invoices must show applicant’s name where applicable (i.e. online purchases).
• The applicant must provide current proof of residence, e.g. rates notice or utility bill. The proof of residence must be dated within 3 months of the proof of purchase date.
• If your name does not match the name on your proof of residence, please supply change of name documentation, (such as wedding certificate).
• The applicant must provide a copy of the receipt or proof of purchase. It must include the company name, date, and clear identification of name and cost of each individual item purchased.
• The copy of invoice or proof of purchase must be a whole copy, not a partial copy. Screen shots of receipts must show entirety of the purchase including postal address, payees name, purchased products and their individual costs.
• Council holds no responsibility for following up incomplete submissions.
• Council holds the right to reject any application and the decision will be final.
• This trial rebate has limited funding. Once funding is allocated, no additional funding will be provided, regardless of an application’s eligibility. Funding is not automatic on application.
• Council collects personal information about applicants in order to facilitate the rebate program and will not use this information for any other purpose. Council uses and manages applicant’s personal information in accordance with its privacy policy and does not pass this information on to a third party.