Discounts for seniors in Queensland using the Seniors Card, are a great way to help ease cost of living pressures for older Queenslanders. If you’re 60 or older and living in Queensland, there are several types of cards designed to provide savings, depending on your work situation. There’s even a Senior Shopper service that helps you shop around to find the best price! This guide will help you determine which card you qualify for, the range of products and services you can save on, and the steps to apply.
What are the different types of Seniors Card available in Queensland?
There are three types of Seniors Card in Queensland, all with different eligibility criteria and benefits. the good news is there’s only one way to apply, so they will automatically provide the card that’s right for you.
1. Seniors Card
Seniors car holders can receive certain
Queensland Government concessions including electricity and gas rebates and public dental servicesThey can also get discounts on goods and services at
participating outlets throughout Queensland as well as access to the free
Senior Shopper service.
Eligibility
Resident: To be eligible for a Seniors Card in Queensland, you must be a permanent resident and live in the state for at least six months each year. Your home address must be listed on your driver’s license or registered with at least one of the following: the Electoral Commission of Queensland, Centrelink, or the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Age/work situation: You must be 65 years or older and be retired or work less than 35 hours per week in paid employment. If you receive benefits from the Federal Government (have a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card, Commonwealth Health Care Card, or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold, White, or Orange card), you can get a card from 60 years old.
2. Seniors Card+go
This card provides you with all the same benefits as the Seniors Card, but it can also serves as your travel
go card on
Translink services:for use on
public transport in South East Queensland.
Eligibility
Resident: To be eligible for a Seniors Card+go in Queensland, you must be a permanent resident and live in the state for at least six months each year. Your home address must be listed on your driver’s license or registered with at least one of the following: the Electoral Commission of Queensland, Centrelink, or the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Age/work situation: You must be 65 years or older and be retired or work less than 35 hours per week in paid employment. If you receive benefits from the Federal Government (have a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card, Commonwealth Health Care Card, or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold, White, or Orange card), you can get a card from 60 years old.
3. Seniors Business Discount Card
The Seniors Business Discount card is for Queenslanders over 60 who are still working more than 35 hours per week. You can’t receive the concessions but you can still get discounts on goods and services at
participating outlets throughout Queensland and access to the free
Senior Shopper service.
Eligibility
Resident: To be eligible for a Seniors Card+go in Queensland, you must be a permanent resident and live in the state for at least six months each year. Your home address must be listed on your driver’s license or registered with at least one of the following: the Electoral Commission of Queensland, Centrelink, or the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Age/work situation: You must be 60 years or older. It is designed for people still working full time.
Types of discounts for seniors in Queensland
The Seniors Card, Seniors Card+go, and the Seniors Business Discount Card come with a wide range of benefits to help ease cost of living pressures. These include special discounts and deals for:
- shopping (10% discount on clothing, bags, and fashion accessories, and more)
- dining (it’s common to see Seniors Cards discounts of 10% at cafes and restaurants around the state, and even some online meal preparation or delivery services)
- travel (10% discount on car hire, 10% off all tours and charters, 10% off car parking, and more)
- entertainment (Concession prices on admission to movies and shows, 10% discount off installation and demonstration of home entertainment products, and more)
- health services ($100 eGift card when you switch health insurance, 15% discount, free weekly medication packaging, free health checks, free medication delivery, 5% discount and gap free checkup, and more)
All three cards also provide access to the free
Senior Shopper service. It helps cardholders get the best price on a range of goods and services. It also provides a personal shopper service to help save on electrical and whitegoods. You can submit a query online or call 1300 366 265. You will need the product brand name, model number and description of the item, and your best price including delivery and extended warranty details, if required. They will check with their suppliers and provide you with the best price within a few hours. You can get discounts on electrical and white-goods, travel, accommodation, new cars, gift cards, computers, furniture, car tyres and servicing, and more. The average saving on Senior Shopper’s Electrical Purchasing Service is 26%.
How to find discounts for seniors in Queensland
You can find deals near you using the hard copy print directory or online discount map, and explore all available offers on the statewide cardholder discount directory. You can also access the
Senior Shopper service online or by calling 1300 366 265.
Businesses will often have the “Seniors Card welcome here logo” in the window or at the point of sale, but if they don’t, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Look for the Seniors card welcome here logo above
Can I use my Queensland Seniors Card in other states or countries?
Each Australian state and territory has its own Seniors Card program. Businesses in other states will generally recognise cards from Queensland, however they aren’t obliged to honour the same discounts. It’s best to ask if discounts are available for Queensland Seniors Card holders before you buy.
Check out the websites for each state or territory below in the useful links section for more information.
It’s uncommon for other countries to have similar programs. However, New Zealand has the
New Zealand Super Gold Card where businesses in New Zealand may offer reciprocal rights.
If you’re from another state, territory, or New Zealand, many Queensland Seniors Cards businesses will provide reciprocal deals for you – just ask (nicely).
How to apply
To apply for your Queensland Seniors Card or Business Discount Card to get discounts for seniors in Queensland, you can call 13 QGOV (13 74 68), visit a Queensland Government Service counteror use the
online application link. If your application is successful, you will receive your card within 4 weeks..
When you apply, you’ll be asked to provide one of the numbers below:
- your Centrelink customer reference number (CRN)
- your Department of Veterans’ Affairs file number
- Queensland driver licence number
- Queensland adult proof of age or photo identification card number.
Note: applying for a Seniors Card is free. If you are asked to provide payment for your application – it’s a SCAM and you should report it to
Scamwatch.
Some useful links for discounts for seniors in Queensland:
At Carers’ Circle, we’ll be publishing more articles about other ways your parents can save money. So if you have any ideas you want to share with us, please
contact us.
Photo credit:
Senior holding a Senior Discount Card from Queensland Seniors FB Page.
