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Seniors Card discounts go trans-Tasman

For a long time, Seniors Card holders have been able to access discounts from participating businesses when visiting other Australian states and territories. From July 2009, thanks to a reciprocal agreement, card holders can access concessions on public transport in capital cities around Australia.

And now, holders of Australian Seniors Cards are able to access discounts from participating businesses in New Zealand too! Additionally, holders of a SuperGold Card (New Zealand's equivalent) can access discounts from participating Seniors Card business partners when travelling to Australia. This arrangement does not include state or nationally funded initiatives such as free public transport.

For details of participating New Zealand businesses, visit www.supergold.govt.nz or phone 0800 25 45 65 (when in NZ).

New Seniors Card coming - Metrocard

Later this year Seniors Card holders will receive a new Seniors Card in the mail. The new card will be issued at no cost and will incorporate smartcard technology, for use on Adelaide's new Metrocard public transport electronic ticketing system.

Seniors Card holders will continue to receive the same concessions and discounts from the many Seniors Card business partners and will enjoy easier access to Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams. Boarding a bus, train or tram during peak and off-peak periods will be a simple matter of holding the Seniors Card against a validation machine.

Seniors Card holders will continue to travel free on all Adelaide Metro public transport services from 9.01 am to 3.00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. At all other times, Seniors Card holders pay around 50% of the fare price.

The new card features a cash-free method of payment for travel during peak times. Seniors Card holders will be able to add credit ($) to their card via several convenient methods and the Metrocard system will deduct the correct fare.

Further information and assistance about the new Seniors Card and the Metrocard ticketing system will be provided in the coming months.

Seniors Card holders are reminded to update their details: phone the Seniors Card Unit on 1800 819 961 (freecall) or xxx email seniorscard@sa.gov.au.

Clarification notice – Seniors Card Real Estate SA

The Seniors Card Unit has recently received some enquiries about Seniors Card Real Estate SA, a Seniors Card business partner listed in the 2012 edition of the Seniors Card Discount Directory, Your Lifestyle Guide.

It is important to note that:

• The Seniors Card is a South Australian Government program.
• Seniors Card Real Estate SA is one of four Seniors Card business partners currently appearing in the Real Estate section of the 2012 Seniors Card Discount Directory, Your Lifestyle Guide.
• Whilst both names include the words 'Seniors Card', there is no additional affiliation or partnership between Seniors Card Real Estate SA and the government's Seniors Card program.

Seniors Card e-newsletter

Plus!

Plus! is the Seniors Card e-newsletter that's available for download below:

April 2012 edition of Plus! (PDF 6.21MB)
February 2012 edition of Plus! (PDF 3.62MB)
December 2011 edition of Plus! (PDF 4.3MB)

To submit an article for the next edition of Plus! phone the Seniors Card Unit on 1800 819 961 (freecall) or email seniorscard@sa.gov.au.

New business partners

Check here regularly for new businesses offering discounts to Seniors Card holders.

New business partners (PDF 148KB) 

If your business is interested in becoming a Seniors Card business partner see business partner information.

Special offers

Check here regularly for the latest offers from our business partners.

Special offers (PDF 63KB) 

If your business is interested in listing your special offer, phone the Business Development Officer on 8415 4282 or email seniorscard@sa.gov.au.