There are a range of disounts for seniors in South Australia that are available with the Seniors Card. While these can help ease the financial pressures of everyday living, they can also provide savings for some of the fun things in life! So if you’re 60 or older and live in South Australia, read on to see what’s available for you (or your parent if you’re sharing this with them).
Eligibility
Seniors Card
To be eligible for a South Australian Seniors Card, applicants must be:
- 60 years of age or older
- a permanent resident of South Australia
- retired or not work more than 20 hours per week in paid employment (If you work casual hours or on an ad-hoc basis through the year, average your working hours over a 12-month period to determine if you’re eligible).
Types of discounts for seniors in South Australia
The South Australian Seniors Card program provides members with a wide range of benefits including discounts and special offers from businesses and free travel on Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams. They also host competitions every fortnight, where Seniors Card holders can win great prizes such as theatre tickets or movie passes.
Seniors Card partners with hundreds of South Australian businesses to offer Seniors Card members a range of discounts and benefits. You can browse and search the Seniors Card Discounts & Deals Directory or view the hardcopy Seniors Card Discount & Deals Directory.
Here are some examples of discounts for seniors in South Australia:
- shopping (10% discount on gifts and homewares, 10% discount on in-store full-priced items,10% discount on men’s and ladies’ clothing in store, and more)
- dining (Seniors Card members save 30% on their first meal delivery, 15% discounts on dining, 5% discount on all products, and more)
- travel (Seniors get an extra 10% discount online, 10% discount on direct bookings, and more)
- entertainment (Concession prices available for most live shows, concession prices available for films, and more)
- health services ($5 discount on massage therapies, $7 discount on physio consultations, 10% discount on vitamins and food, 10% discount on vitamins/minerals, sports, skincare & cleaning, and more)
How to find discounts for seniors in South Australia
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. 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 South Australia Seniors Cards 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 South Australia, however they aren’t obliged to honour the same discounts. It’s best to ask if discounts are available for SA 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 SA Seniors Cards businesses will provide reciprocal deals for you – just ask (nicely).How to apply
To apply for your South Australian Seniors Card to get discounts for seniors in South Australia, you can call 1800 819 961 or use the online application link.
