Many households are seeking ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably. Switching to reusable products, such as cloth nappies and low-waste menstrual items, can make a meaningful difference. By choosing reusable options, you not only reduce your environmental footprint but also help build a more sustainable community.

Modern cloth nappies and cloth nappy rebate

Modern cloth nappies are a hygienic and safe alternative and are great for the environment. In addition to producing significantly less waste, cloth nappies can save families approximately $2,100 per child compared to disposable nappies.

Find this handy guide to modern cloth nappies by Switch your thinking.

Cloth Nappy Rebate

Shire of Mundaring residents can apply for a once-off 50% rebate of up to $100 for either the hire or purchase of modern cloth nappies. 

Workshops

Residents need to attend a Cloth Nappy Workshop, organised by the Shire of Mundaring before applying for the rebate. This ensures that all the information and support needed to successfully transition to using cloth nappies is provided.

When attending a workshop facilitated by the Shire of Mundaring, please bring photo ID with your name and address as proof of residence.

Scheduled Workshops

TBA

Rebate examples:

You Spend

Rebate Available

Rebate Total

$50

50% of spend refunded

$25

$100

50% of spend refunded

$50

$150

50% of spend refunded

$75

$200

Maximum amount of $100 refunded

$100

Any amount over $200

Maximum amount of $100 refunded

$100

Types of nappies eligible for the rebate 

You can purchase modern cloth nappies through an Australian supplier (with an ABN).

Products you can claim:

  • All in one
  • All in two
  • Pocket nappies
  • Night nappies
  • Swim nappies
  • Inserts and boosters
  • Hiring cloth nappies
  • Reusable cloth nappies for adults

Please note, only modern cloth nappies will be considered for this rebate. Accessories, for example wipes and wet bags, are not included. Rebates do not apply for postage costs.

If ineligible items are on the receipt along with eligible items, the rebate will only be applied to the eligible items rather than the total amount.

Please note that cloth nappies have to be purchased/hired after attending an eligible workshop. Any cloth nappies that have been purchased prior to attending a workshop are not eligible for the rebate.

Applying for the cloth nappy rebate

  • To be eligible for this one-off rebate, you must:
  • Be a Shire of Mundaring resident
  • Have attended an eligible Cloth Nappy Workshop facilitated by us from 2025 onwards
  • Have purchased or hired cloth nappies after attending an eligible Cloth Nappy Workshop (up to 6 months after attending the workshop)
  • Have applied for the Cloth Nappy Rebate within 6 months of attending an eligible Cloth Nappy Workshop
  • Have not previously successfully applied for the Cloth Nappy Rebate

How to apply

A link (or hard copy) of the application form to apply for the Cloth Nappy Rebate will be sent to you after attending a Cloth Nappy Workshop.

Before you submit the form, make sure you have included:

  • A copy of the cloth nappy hire or purchase receipt, clearly stating the company name, date of payment, item names and cost
  • Two documents providing proof of residence in the Shire of Mundaring (e.g. drivers licence, utility bill, rates notice)

If successful, you will receive a rebate payment via EFT to your nominated bank account. Rebates cannot be given in the form of cash or cheques.

Please note the Cloth Nappy Rebate can only be accessed once per household.

Reusable menstrual product rebate

Shire of Mundaring residents can apply for a once-off 50% rebate of up to $50 for the purchase of reusable menstrual products. 

Eligible items

  • Reusable menstrual cups
  • Reusable menstrual pads
  • Reusable menstrual underwear

Applying for the reusable product rebate

Conditions of applying for a reusable product rebate

  • Rebate applies to eligible items only. Rebate does not apply to postage costs
  • The maximum rebate amount is $50
  • Applicants must provide a purchase receipt, clearly stating the company name, date of payment, item names and cost
  • Applicants must provide two documents providing proof of residence in the Shire of Mundaring (e.g. drivers licence, utility bill, rates notice)
  • Applications must be submitted within six months of purchase or the reusable items
  • Rebate can only be claimed once, whether you are claiming the full $50 or not.

If successful, you will receive a rebate payment via EFT to your nominated bank account. Rebates cannot be given in the form of cash or cheques.

How to apply

A hard copy form is available from Shire of Mundaring via email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au or complete the following online application form (please ensure you include your proof of residence and receipts when applying).

 

Nappy Bin rebate

The Shire will be organising Cloth Nappy workshops during 2025 which will highlight the benefits of cloth nappies over disposals and to assist this, the Shire will offer Nappy Rebates to those that attend the workshops and then purchase cloth nappies. Workshop dates will be confirmed shortly.

In the interim to smooth the transition to the fortnightly general waste collection we recognise new families may now need some additional assistance and are offering during 2024/25 a subsidy of up to $50 upon receipt of any advanced nappy bin disposal system and refills purchased since 1 July 2024.

How to apply

A hard copy form is available from Shire of Mundaring via email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au or complete the following online application form (please ensure you include your proof of residence and receipts when applying).