What does a seniors card entitle you to in NSW?
The NSW Seniors Card gives you access to the Gold Opal Card transport concessions and public transport concessions Australia-wide. The NSW Senior Savers Card does not offer this benefit. You can apply online, in person or by phone.
Do Coles accept Seniors Card?
10% Discount for all Senior Card Holders Tue&Wed at Coles Just present these at any Coles checkout register to receive storewide discount.
What are the benefits of a seniors card in NSW?
If you’re a NSW resident over the age of 60, you may already be well aware of the benefits of the Seniors Card. Having a Seniors Card gives you access to major discounts with thousands of stores and government services, from transport, to insurance, to groceries, to plumbing and other services.
Who gets the $250 travel card?
Eligible seniors can now apply for the 2022 NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card, which will see them receive $250 to help with everyday travel costs. Since it was introduced in 2020, more than 690,000 cards have been issued to seniors throughout regional NSW.
Does BIGW give senior discounts?
Grocery and household items Aussie seniors will now be eligible for a 5% discount at Woolworths and its associated retailers such as BIG W, Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
What is a seniors saver card?
The introduction of the NSW Senior Savers Card is a way for the NSW Government to recognise the contribution of these people. The card will offer them some immediate relief from the growing cost of everyday living. The new card will mean no seniors over the age of 60 are left out.
How old do you need to be to get a Seniors Card in NSW?
aged 60 or older
Anyone aged 60 or older who is a permanent resident of NSW is eligible for one of the two cards offered by the program: the Seniors Card or the Senior Savers Card (which was introduced in July 2019). The Seniors Card is the original benefits card provided by the program.
What is a NSW Senior Savers card?
a NSW Senior Savers Card if you’re averaging more than 20 hours of paid work a week across a 12-month period. Both cards are free and give you discounts and special offers at over 7,400 businesses across NSW including shops, restaurants and professional services. Many interstate businesses also provide discounts on request.
What is the 2021 NSW Seniors Card Directory?
NSW Seniors Card is pleased to provide members with the 2021 Seniors Card Directory, your guide to the best discounts and special offers from thousands of participating businesses across the state. Each year five directories are released, one for each region in NSW.
What is the difference between the NSW Seniors Card and gold opal?
Both cards are free and give you discounts and special offers at over 7,400 businesses across NSW including shops, restaurants and professional services. Many interstate businesses also provide discounts on request. The NSW Seniors Card gives you access to the Gold Opal Card transport concessions and public transport concessions Australia-wide.
What is the new Seniors Card?
The new card is a July 2019 addition to the Seniors Card program that extends benefits to the growing number of seniors who are still working after age 60, and therefore not yet eligible for the Seniors Card. Does not include access to NSW Government rebates and transport concessions.