Do seniors get a discount on car registration in Queensland?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is making travel easier for Queenslanders by offering pensioners, impaired service persons and seniors concessions on their motor vehicle registration fees.
Who is eligible for an Australian Seniors Card?
Who is eligible? In Australia, you’re generally eligible to apply for a Seniors Card from your state or territory government once you turn 60 and are no longer working full time. The cards are non-means tested, but eligibility criteria and the benefits you’re entitled to vary depending on where you live.
Do QLD Seniors cards expire?
Your QLD Seniors Card is valid for your lifetime and does not need to be renewed. If your QLD Seniors Card is damaged, lost or stolen contact the state agency that issued your Seniors Card for a replacement.
Can I get a Seniors Card at 55 in Qld?
Queensland. If you’re a permanent resident of Queensland you’re eligible for a Seniors Card if: you are 65 years or older, and. working less than 35 hours a week in paid employment.
Do Woolworths in Qld give seniors discount?
Grocery and household items Aussie seniors will now be eligible for a 5% discount at Woolworths and its associated retailers such as BIG W, Dan Murphy’s and BWS. That’s food, booze and all of the other basics covered.
Can self funded retirees get a pension card?
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can give self-funded retirees who do not qualify for a government Age Pension or Department of Veteran Affairs payment the entitlements that others receive from the Pensioner Concession Card.
What is the difference between a Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Card?
The main difference is that the Pensioner Concession Card is available if you receive certain payments from the government, including the Age Pension. In comparison, to qualify for the CSHC you must not be getting a payment from the government. Each state and territory also has their own Seniors Card scheme.
Who is eligible for a Seniors Card in Qld?
Seniors Card or Seniors Card+go 60–64 years, working less than 35 hours a week in paid employment and the holder of 1 of the below: Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card* Commonwealth Health Care Card*
What is the difference between a seniors card and a Commonwealth Seniors Card?
Where can I use my Queensland Seniors Card?
Using your Seniors Card Where to use your Seniors Card You can use your Queensland Seniors Card, Seniors Card + go or Seniors Business Discount Card at thousands of participating businesses throughout Queensland. If you hold a Queensland Seniors Card or Seniors Card + go, you may also be eligible to access Queensland Government concessions.
Are there any concessions for seniors in Queensland?
Government concessions (Seniors Card and Seniors Card +go only) The Queensland Government offers concessions on services such as transport and motor vehicle registration, health, recreation and education. View all available Seniors concessions and rebates on our Smart savings website.
What is a Seniors Card +go?
Seniors Card +go. This card is for seniors who use, or plan to use, public transport in South East Queensland. It offers the same concessions and discounts as above, but also functions as a go card on Translink services: Eligibility for certain Queensland Government concessions.
What are the benefits of the TransLink senior card?
This card offers the following benefits: Access to the free Senior Shopper service. This card is for seniors who use, or plan to use, public transport in South East Queensland. It offers the same concessions and discounts as above, but also functions as a go card on Translink services: