The NSW State Government introduced the Seniors Card scheme in 1992 to encourage older people to enjoy an active and healthy retirement. The scheme is free to join, is not assets-tested and you are not required to disclose your income. To qualify, you must be a New South Wales permanent resident, aged 60 or over and work no more than 20 hours a week.

A Seniors Card Application Form must be completed when applying for the Seniors Card. To be eligible, you must be a New South Wales permanent resident, aged 60 or over and work no more than 20 hours a week in paid employment.

The form must be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace to verify that you meet membership criteria.

Please note that as of 8 December 2006, it became a statutory requirement that all existing JPs be reappointed and assigned a new registration number.  This new registration number must be included on all new member application forms.  Visit the NSW Lawlink website for further information on this reappointment process.

You can obtain a NSW Seniors Card application form from one of the following locations:

complete a form online

• ANZ Bank - select the 'Locate Us' link on the ANZ website to find a branch in your area.
• DADHC Regional offices
• Legislative Assembly Members' Electorate Offices
• NSW Government Access Centres
• NSW local council offices
• NSW Office of Fair Trading centres
• Participating local council libraries
• Public Trustee Offices
• Seniors Card call centre. Phone 1300 364758 (9am - 5pm week days).
  
• Seniors Card Website - Seniors Card Application Form (PDF, 433KB). You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the document.
• Seniors Information Service - Phone 131 244.

Mail your completed application to:
Locked Mail Bag 16
Kingsgrove NSW 2208

Please allow 21 days for delivery (from receipt of your application).

NSW Seniors Card members are eligible for discounts and special offers from thousands of businesses in NSW. Some additional discounts are also available in the Seniors Card programs operated by other states and territories around Australia. NSW Seniors Card members also entitled to special concession rates on NSW government transport and half fare travel on many other government and private transport services. Seniors Card is easy to use. Simply present your card to participating businesses and transport services to obtain discounts.

Can I use my NSW Seniors Card Interstate?
You cannot use your Seniors Card to claim Government concessions interstate as these are usually available only to permanent residents of the respective State or Territory. Many businesses provide discounts to interstate card holders however.

For details about Seniors Card programs in other States please visit www.seniorcard.com.au.

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Seniors Card welcomes your feedback and any ideas or suggestions from you. We would like to hear of any business or organisation that offers discounts to seniors but is not part of the NSW program. You can email us at info@seniorscard.nsw.gov.au or contact the Seniors Card Hotline on 1300 364 758. Alternatively, you can write to NSW Seniors Card,
Locked Bag No. 16,
Kingsgrove NSW 2208

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