Summary
You can register any life support equipment that’s fuelled by electricity or gas, if a registered medical practitioner certifies it’s required for a person residing at your supply address. See More info in this article for the types of life support equipment you may be able to register, and where to find out about concessions and rebates, and how to register.
More info
When you register life support equipment, we'll let you know in advance of any planned interruptions to your supply.
List of eligible life support equipment types
You can register any life support equipment that’s fuelled by electricity or gas, if a registered medical practitioner certifies it’s required for a person residing at your supply address. Here are some types of life support equipment you can register. Please note these are examples of Life Support equipment types and is not an exhaustive list.
Breathing
Apnoea monitors
Continuous positive airways pressure respirator (PAP device)
Oxygen concentrators
Ventilators (formerly known as 'respirator' or 'iron lung')
Pumps
Enteral feeding pumps (kangaroo pump, or total parenteral nutrition)
External heart pumps
Insulin pumps
Suction pumps (respiratory or gastric)
Dialysis
Intermittent peritoneal dialysis machine
Kidney dialysis machine
Heating and cooling
Hot water
Medically required heating and air conditioning
Medically required refrigeration
Phototherapy
Crigler-Najjar syndrome phototherapy equipment
Phototherapy equipment
Other
Airbed vibrator
Nebulizer, humidifiers or vaporizers
Power wheelchair (does not include mobility scooters)
Concessions and rebates
If you’re the primary account holder and you hold a valid concession card, you may be eligible for a government life support concession or rebate for your energy bills. To find out more and how to apply, head to Concessions and rebates.
More information and how to register
Go to Life support.