WA Seniors Card member benefits

As a WA Seniors Card member you will receive a card that is your WA Seniors Card and Transperth SmartRider in one.

The SmartRider side will give you access to travel on Transperth services for free or on a concession basis.

You can use the WA Seniors Card side to claim a range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across Western Australia.

You will also be eligible to apply for monthly competitions offered to WA Seniors Card members.

Search the website to find a discount near you.

Transperth SmartRider

As a WA Seniors Card member, use the SmartRider side of your card, for free travel on Transperth services from 9.00am to 3.30pm and 7.00pm to 6.00am weekdays, all weekend, public holidays and during Seniors Week.

You will receive a seniors concession rate for travel at all other times.

Further details about your SmartRider are available on the Transperth website.

State Government concessions and rebates

As a WA Seniors Card member, you have access to the most generous range of State Government concessions and rebates available to seniors in Australia.

See below details of some of the concessions you can apply for:

Rebate	Description	Contact
Cost of Living Rebate	Each July, the State Government makes a payment to registered WA Seniors Card members. For 2023, the Cost of Living Rebate is $104 for singles and $156 for couples.	New or existing WA Seniors Card members who have not previously applied must ensure that their application is received by the WA Seniors Card Centre by 31 May to be eligible for that year's payment. Phone: WA Seniors Card Centre – 1800 671 233 Website: www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Safety and Security Rebate	WA Seniors Card members can claim up to $400 after they purchase an eligible item. Terms and Conditions apply. Details: Safety and Security Rebate – Guide	Phone: WA Seniors Card Centre – 1800 671 233 Website: www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Local Government Rates, Emergency Services Levy and Water Rates	WA Seniors Card members can receive a rebate of up to 25% of their rates, conditions apply. WA Seniors Card members with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card can receive a rebate of up to 50%, conditions apply.	The Water Corporation registers eligible pensioners and seniors for this rebate on behalf of local government. Phone: Water Corporation – 1300 659 951 Website: www.watercorporation.com.au
Motoring	WA Seniors Card members can receive 50% rebate off their Driver’s Licence and 100% rebate if you also hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. WA Seniors Card members who also have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card can receive a 50% rebate on the vehicle licence fee.	Phone: Department of Transport – 13 11 56 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs
Photo ID Card	WA Senior Card members can receive 50% off their Photo Card fee. WA Senior Card members with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are exempt from a Photo Card fee.	Phone: Department of Transport – 13 11 56 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs
Regional coach/rail	WA Seniors Card members can receive 50% off all regional point-to-point travel with a SmartRider card. Interstate Seniors Card holders also receive a concession.	Phone: Transwa – 1300 662 205 Website: www.transwa.wa.gov.au
Recreational Fishing Licences	50% discount for WA Seniors Card members	Phone: Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development – 1300 374 731 Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
Spectacles	WA Seniors Card members can receive up to $54.34 every two years with the purchase of a complete pair of prescribed spectacles or contact lenses every two years.	Claim form available from optometrists, optical dispensers and the Department of Health. Phone: Department of Health – 13 44 77 Website: www.health.wa.gov.au
Other State Government Concessions	The Government of Western Australia provides a range of other rebates and concessions, such as the Country Age Pension Fuel card for non-metropolitan Western Australians who receive an Aged Pension from Centrelink or other eligible pension. More information on other concessions and rebates can be found on the Concessions WA website.	Website: concessions.communities.wa.gov.au

Other benefits in Western Australia

WA Seniors Card members also receive discounted entry to the Art Gallery of WA, Museum of WA, Perth Zoo, Rottnest Island accommodation and National Parks. Further information about State Government provided WA Seniors Card member benefits can be access from the Concessions WA website.

WA Seniors Card members have exclusive access to a variety of discounts from participating businesses. Search our website for a discount near you!

Benefits Australia Wide

All State and Territory governments issue their own Seniors Card and the benefits vary. Generally, businesses (including tours, attractions and accommodation) in one state will usually recognise cards from another. It is best to ask the business if it provides a discount before making a purchase.

Transport

The National Seniors Transport Scheme provides Seniors Card members with concessions on transport throughout Australia. You can use your WA Seniors Card to receive a concession on public transport throughout Australia. If you are travelling to NSW you will need to apply for an Opal Card prior to arriving. Further details are available at the Opal Website.