- Support for seniors with WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshows
- Information sessions held across the State on benefits of WA Seniors Card
Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch is supporting seniors in the regions to access Western Australian Seniors Card benefits through the delivery of Regional Roadshows.
The WA Seniors Card program has expanded its service delivery to reach regional communities and is holding information sessions and events across the State.
So far this year WA Seniors Card has held 32 regional events which has been attended by more than 780 people.
The Regional Roadshows host information sessions on WA Seniors Card benefits which include concessions on public transport, water rates charges, local government rates, provision of the annual Cost of Living Rebate, and the recently announced Safety and Security Rebate. Attendees can also access on-the-spot replacement card services for any worn, damaged, or lost WA Seniors Cards.
The Safety and Security Rebate, announced in August 2021, enables WA Seniors Card members to claim up to $400 towards the purchase of eligible home security, fire safety or electrical safety items.
The Scheme has already seen over $8 million in claims paid to members and more than 39,000 eligible items have been purchased, installed or repaired in seniors' households.
WA Seniors Card is collaborating with key seniors' interests groups, local government areas, major libraries and Community Resource Centres to deliver information sessions across each region of the State.
