Cloth Nappy and Sanitary Product Rebate

Disposable vs reusable products

Reusable options are kinder on the planet and more cost effective in the long run, while offering benefits such as reduced waste to landfill and less greenhouse gas emissions.

Item	Avg unit cost	No. of uses	Cost per use
Tampon	$0.50	1	$0.50
Disposable pad	$0.04	1	$0.04
Reusable pad	$23.00	100	$0.23
Period underwear	$24.00	180	$0.13
Menstrual cup	$40.00	432	$0.09
Disposable nappy	$0.20	1	$0.20
Reusable cloth nappy	$25.00	390	$0.06

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this rebate, applicants must:

• Be residents of the City of Cockburn
• Provide proof of address along with the receipt of purchase showing the details of the purchase
• Attend a Nappy Guru Modern Cloth Nappy workshop within 6 months prior to applying (for those applying for a cloth nappy rebate).

Rebate amount and details

• Cloth nappies and associated products: Residents can apply for a 50% rebate, up to a maximum of $100, for purchasing or hiring modern cloth nappies. This rebate also covers associated products such as cloth baby wipes, nursing breast pads, and wet bags.
• Reusable sanitary products: A rebate of up to $50 is available for the purchase of new reusable sanitary items. This includes menstrual cups, reusable sanitary pads, reusable incontinence pads, and period underwear.

When and how to apply

The rebate is open year-round.

To apply:

1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and have read the terms and conditions
2. Purchase your cloth nappies or reusable sanitary products
3. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase
4. Complete the Cloth Nappy or Sanitary Product rebate application form
5. Attach the necessary documents and submit your application.

If approved, rebates will be electronically transferred to the your nominated bank account.

Apply for Rebate

Limitations and and conditions

• Each household is eligible for one rebate for cloth nappies and one rebate for reusable sanitary products.
• Applicants must provide proof of address and a receipt detailing the purchase.
• For the cloth nappy rebate, applicants must have attended a Nappy Guru Modern Cloth Nappy workshop within 6 months prior to applying.

More information and contact

For more information contact the City on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].

The Switch Your Thinking's guide to moderen cloth nappies can be downloaded below.