Available products
For a limited period, Knox residents can receive a rebate when purchasing reusable products designed to manage periods or continence issues. These products offer comfort, convenience, and long‑term savings, with options suited to different needs and stages of life.
Period products
Absorbent period underwear
- Look and feel like regular underwear.
- Built-in layers absorb menstrual flow and help prevent leaks.
- Available in a range of styles and absorbency levels.
Cloth pads
- Reusable pads that absorb flow and prevent leaks.
- Secure to underwear using wings and press studs.
- Available in various shapes, fabrics and absorbency levels.
Menstrual cups
- A reusable internal product that forms a seal to collect menstrual flow.
- Can be worn for approximately 8 to 10 hours (subject to flow level and manufacturer instructions).
- Available in different shapes and firmness levels for comfort and fit.
Menstrual discs
- A reusable internal option that collects flow.
- Sits securely when positioned behind the pubic bone.
- Can typically be worn for 8 to 10 hours (subject to flow and manufacturer instructions).
Urinary continence products
Absorbent underwear / Pull-up pants
- Look similar to regular underwear.
- Include an absorbent layer to manage light to moderate leaks.
Reusable pads and liners
- Designed to fit the anatomy of the wearer.
- Fit into underwear pouches or fasten using wings and press studs.
- Available in different shapes, sizes, fabrics and absorbency levels.
Bed pads
- Protect the mattress from moisture.
- Washable and reusable.
- Helpful for people who need extra protection at night.
- Useful for anyone who has trouble getting up during the night.
Discover more information about these products, including washing instructions and choosing the right product to suit your needs.
About the rebate program
In 2023, Knox partnered with 6 other Victorian councils to deliver the study ‘Investigating reusable period and continence products’.
The study identified several barriers that made it harder for people to use reusable products, including:
- high upfront costs
- limited access to clear information
- difficulty storing products when away from home
- challenges with washing and changing them in public.
Following this research, Knox is now working with Greener Everyday to help residents reduce the cost of switching to reusable products.
Eligible households can receive:
- up to $50 per household towards reusable period products
- up to $65 per household towards reusable continence products.
Households will pay at least 50% of the total cost of each order. The rebate covers the remaining amount.
This rebate is available only to Knox residents. Eligibility will be verified by Greener Everyday and Knox City Council when orders are placed.
This trial is planned to run for one year, or until funds are fully allocated. Residents are encouraged to apply early.
Register for the rebate
Find out more about the available products, check your eligibility, and place an order through Greener Everyday.
Resources
Knox City Council, in partnership with Maroondah City Council, Whitehorse City Council, City of Stonnington and Hume City Council has collaborated with Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to develop helpful resources about choosing and caring for reusable products.
