Western Australian Seniors Card

The Western Australian Seniors Card is an identity, concession and discount card issued by the Department of Communities of the Government of Western Australia. Currently there are more than 380,000 WA Seniors Card members.

Contents

  • History
  • Eligibility
  • Concessions
  • Rewards and Benefits
  • References

History

Western Australia was the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce the Seniors Card. The Hon. Kay Hallahan MLA, Minister for the Aged, stated that the Seniors Card was introduced due to requests from seniors who needed a form of identification so they could take advantage of a number of concessions offered by the private sector.

Premier Peter Dowding officially launched the Seniors Card program on 19 April 1988 at the Maylands Autumn Centre as part of the Government's Family Package.

The WA Seniors Card provides a form of identification that enables seniors to take advantage of a wide range of discounts and concessions.

The first State Government concession available on the WA Seniors Card was Transperth and Westrail Transport Concessions in 1988.

Eligibility

The current age to qualify for a WA Seniors Card can be found under Eligibility on the WA Seniors Card website.

Applicants must also reside permanently in Western Australia and work less than 25 hours per week, averaged out over a year.

Applicants can apply for a card online at www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au or complete an application form available at Australia Post outlets in Western Australia.

Concessions

A range of State Government concessions, rebates and benefits are available with the WA Seniors Card. The State Government provides concessions on local government rates, water service charges, spectacles, driver's licence renewal fees and fishing licences. The card is combined with a Seniors SmartRider, which offers free off-peak public transport and concession fares at all other times.

Rewards and benefits

The program also offers exclusive business discounts to WA Seniors Card members. The discount offers can be viewed on the WA Seniors Card's website.

Cardholders are also eligible to enter monthly competitions promoted on the WA Seniors Card website and Facebook page.

References

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