Make the most of your Seniors Card in 2018

It’s difficult to know where you can use your Seniors Card with many businesses changing their policies from year-to-year, so with the new year it’s time to review where you can benefit from being over-60.

Each state and territory has a Seniors Card scheme and some reciprocal arrangements are in place so you can use your card in other states. Your Seniors Card is free and provides transport concessions and participating business discounts on a range of goods and services.

To be eligible you must be a resident of the state, 60 years of age or over, and not working more than a set numbers of hours per week in paid employment.

Not only can you get discounts across Australia, but Starts at 60 has found the discount directory websites for each state (plus New Zealand). On most you can search by location within your state as well as genre and proximity to you. Some even have downloadable and printable directories so you can have a copy with you.

Auto

Bob Jane T-Mart — 10% off services, 5% off products, excluding advertised specials.

Midas — 10% off regular retail price of parts. Excludes promotions.

Tint-A-Car — 15% discount off recommended retail price for all automotive window tinting.

Tyrepower — 5% off RRP. Excludes advertised specials.

Banking

Ask any bank for its discounts available to Seniors Card holders.

Car rental

Avis — visit the website for details on seniors deals.

Budget — visit the website for details on seniors deals.

Europcar — visit the website for details on seniors deals.

Clothing and Fashion

Athlete’s Foot — 5% discount on all goods.

Lowes — 10% off original price items.

Prouds The Jewellers — 15% off the regular price of all jewellery and watches.

Strandbags — 10% off original marked price of any item.

Zelows — 10% off storewide. Online voucher code: SENIOR.

Food and Drink

Brumby’s — Various senior discounts available, see in store for details.

The Cheesecake Shop — Purchase any full cake and get 10% discount.

The Coffee Club — 10% discount on all full price food and drinks.

Gloria Jean’s — 10% off drinks only. Not valid with any other offer.

Hog’s Breath Cafe — 10% discount – not to be used with any other offer or discount.

Hungry Jacks/Burger King — Free tea/coffee/small drink with burger or breakfast muffin.

IGA — 5% discount every Wednesday at participating IGA stores.

KFC — 10% off all menu items, excluding coupons, vouchers and discounted meals.

Lite ‘n’ Easy — 5% off.

McDonald’s — Free small coffee or tea with muffin or burger purchase. A valid Seniors Card must be presented when ordering to receive offer. Limit of one offer per person, per day.

Muffin Break — 10% off all purchases. Excludes specials and bundled offers.

Subway — 10% discount on sandwiches, salads and wraps.

Homewares and Appliances

Andersons — 15% off ticketed price. Not valid with any other offer.

Harvey Norman — 10% discount. Excludes sale items.

Movies

Dendy — Receive $13 tickets (or discounted to $10 for Dendy members) with free morning tea (coffee, tea and biscuits). Offer only available on Wednesdays, excludes public holidays, special events, group bookings, previews or premieres. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Event Cinemas — ‘Cinebuzz for Seniors’ members over the age of 60 receive $9* standard tickets every day. Morning Tea screenings. Earn points towards free tickets. Free** breakfast with eligible stays at Rydges Hotels & Resorts. Discount tours at Sydney State Theatre. (*Online booking fee applies. Surcharges apply for Vmax and 3D sessions. Not valid in Gold Class. Not valid after 5pm on Saturdays. **Free breakfast is available when staying on any publicly displayed rate (max. 2 people) on bookings made direct with the hotel or online via Rydges.com or PGR.com.au.)

Seniors Card Directories

Queensland — Online discount directory search

New South Wales — Online discount directory search

Western Australia — Online discount directory search

South Australia — Online directory to view online 

Australian Capital Territory — Online discount directory search

Tasmania — Online directory search and 2017-2018 PDF download

Northern Territory — Online discount directory search

Victoria — Online discount directory search

New Zealand — Online discount directory search

Editor’s note: Please be advised that some of the below discounts may not apply in every state and may need to be verified before a discount can be offered. Each state and territory differs so if you have any questions, please contact the relevant Seniors Card agency in your state.