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 signed by one of the following authorised witnesses to verify your identity, age, Australian residency, NSW address and witness your statutory declaration:

• A justice of the peace. Find a registered JP at NSW Justice of the Peace;
• A solicitor or barrister admitted to practice in NSW;
• A notary public;
• A commissioner for affidavits; or
• The Registrar-General or a deputy registrar general

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

• Online application
• Seniors Card Website - Seniors Card Application Form (PDF, 1.92MB). You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the document.
• Centrelink offices in NSW
• ADHC 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
• NSW Trustee & Guardian Offices
• Seniors Card call centre. Phone 1300 364758 (9am - 5pm week days).
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Mail your completed application to:
Locked Bag 7001
Liverpool NSW 1871

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 can use your Seniors Card to receive Government public transport concessions interstate, click here for more information. Many businesses provide discounts to interstate card holders on request.

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 7001,
Liverpool NSW 1871

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