- 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.
Enquiries about the regional roadshows or requests for the team
to visit your local community can be made to the WA Seniors Card Centre on 1800
671 233, or email to info@seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to
Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
"I am pleased to announce representatives from WA Seniors Card will have
held information sessions in all regions across the State by the end of the
year.
"This includes educational presentations to senior community groups about
the new Safety and Security Rebate, latest information on the array of State
Government concessions available to members and on-the-spot replacement card
services for any worn, damaged, or lost WA Seniors Cards.
"Delivering
front-line services across WA is our priority. Ensuring regional WA Seniors
Card members have access to the same benefits and information services
available is important to me and these roadshows will greatly assist local
communities with an added layer of support.
"Not
only has the Safety and Security Rebate been an investment in keeping our
seniors safe, but it has also been an investment in local businesses as
well."
