Bizarre Aus Government's winter thrift tips include board games and ...

PEOPLE should wear jumpers, use blankets, play board games and walk more to save on energy bills this winter, a Federal Government website says.

But the suggestions are ?very condescending? and overlook the cost of living struggles of many Victorian families, organisations that help the vulnerable say.

The Living Greener website tells people that choosing jumpers and blankets over heating, board games over video games, and walking and cycling over driving ?can make a difference to how much winter?s bite will hurt your wallet?.

It also suggests drawing up shopping lists will prevent food being wasted.

Having fun ?unplugged?, such as playing board games instead of the Xbox, will also save on bills.
?During winter?s coldest months, many of us chill out watching TV, playing gaming consoles, or cooking a hearty meal,? it says.

?Most of this fun comes with a price tag ? on the planet and our energy bills.?

But St Vincent de Paul policy and research manager Gavin Dufty said low-income people used 20 per less power than the average family and had to be frugal because they were worried about being disconnected.

?The information ? pre-supposes people have choices in their energy consumption,? he said.
?Many people don?t have a choice.?

news.com.au

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