- More than 310,000 WA seniors have shared in over $28 million Cost
of Living Rebate payments
- Singles have received a payment of $104 and couples received a
payment of $156
More than 310,000 Western Australian seniors have shared
in over $28 million in direct financial assistance last month, thanks to the Cook
Government's Cost of Living Rebate.
The Cost of Living Rebate is paid annually to WA
Seniors Card members with singles receiving a payment of $104 and couples receiving
$156 this year. The rebate was first launched in 2009 and has provided over $394
million in assistance to WA seniors.
The WA Seniors Card program provides members across
the State with access to an average of $650 annually in total value for State
Government concessions and more if seniors also hold a Commonwealth Seniors
Health Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
Over 800 businesses continue to support the senior
community by offering a discount in response to the cost of living. The hard
copy WA Seniors Card 2023-24 Discount Directory was also recently released to
members.
Applying for the WA Seniors Card is free of charge and
it is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents aged over 65, who
reside in WA and work less than 25 hours a week in paid employment.
Further details on eligibility, benefits and
applications are available via the WA Seniors Card website at www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to Seniors and Ageing Minister Don
Punch:
"The WA Seniors Card Cost of Living Rebate provides
vital funds directly to seniors.
"Western Australian Seniors Card members
continue to have access to some of the most generous range of State Government
concessions and rebates.
"This includes free off-peak public
transport, and concessions on local government rates and water service charges.
"The Labor Government has also reinstated the
Safety and Security Rebate, providing members a rebate of up to $400 after the
purchase of an eligible home security or safety item."
