Welcome to your Seniors Card

Welcome to the Victorian Seniors Card program

Commencing in 1991, the Victorian Seniors Card program acknowledges and celebrates the contribution seniors have made and continue to make to our communities and the State of Victoria.

This free program encourages you to keep active and engaged in the community by providing discounts that make it more affordable to get out and about. We also provide information on the Seniors Online website to assist you to keep healthy and active.

What are the program benefits?

A 50% discount on trams, trains and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches with your free Seniors myki included in this pack
Capped price travel anywhere in the state including V/Line train trips from 31 March 2023
Free weekend travel on public transport in any two consecutive zones
Free public transport travel vouchers (opt-in required)
Access to a NSW Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card that never expires, for use on public transport services across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Highlands capped at $2.50 a day
Discounts of 10 per cent or more at thousands of shops, services and businesses
Discount entry to the Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks
Exemption from a Fishing Licence in Victorian waters
Free travel for eight days during the Victorian Seniors Festival across metropolitan and regional services
Access to discounts from participating businesses when travelling around Australia and New Zealand
Seasonal e-News full of inspiring stories, information and discounts
Special offers by post or email

Your Seniors Card

Obtain discounts on a range of goods and services from participating businesses with your Seniors Card on the Discount Directory.

Keep in touch

Make sure we have your current contact details including an email address. By keeping your contact details up to date you’ll never miss out on Seniors Card benefits.

Changing your address or email address?

Visit Seniors Online to update your details. You can also subscribe to the Seniors Card e-newsletter, replace a lost or stolen card, or cancel a card. A dedicated Seniors Card telephone line is available on 1300 797 210 from Monday to Friday. Or you can Contact Us via this website.

The Seniors Card is always free

There are no fees for a replacement card. Your can request a free replacement card from this website.

The Seniors Online website

This website is a full service website for all your Seniors Card program and Victorian Government information:

Update your details, find answers to frequently asked questions, or replace your card – visit Manage your details
Browse the Discount Directory to find out about discounts in your local area and special offers – visit the Discount Directory
Watch videos on how you can get involved in your local community, make friends, and find things to do near you – visit the Get Involved section
Read inspiring stories about other people’s lives and families – visit Recognising senior Victorians
Learn about where you can share your skills and experiences with others as a volunteer or community leader – isit the Services and Information section
Test yourself with a daily sudoku or crossword puzzle on the games page
Visit out Victorian Seniors Festival page online Events calendar and plan your Festival.

What types of discounts are on offer?

Check out the Discount Directory for special offers on gift cards to use at major supermarkets, department stores and hardware shops.

Automotive – Have your car serviced or purchase spare parts, tyres or a battery.
Food and drink – Enjoy all types of food and beverages, takeaway, restaurants, cafes and hotels.
Shopping – Shop for everything from clothing to shoes, books, flowers, gifts, antiques, jewellery and watches, cameras, office equipment and supplies, or musical instruments.
House and home – Buy furniture, electrical and white goods, gardening and nursery products, hardware, homewares, lighting, mobility aids and even your dry cleaning.
Professional services – Find financial services such as tax, accounting and investing, plus all types of insurance, real estate agencies, veterinary clinics and hospitals, wedding and funeral services.
Health and beauty – Check your hearing or eyesight, get a haircut or a facial, see a physiotherapist or chiropractor, buy new glasses or shop at a pharmacy.
Leisure and recreation – Take advantage of accommodation, tourist attractions and activities both outdoors and indoors – whether arts and crafts, cinema and entertainment, or tennis and golf.
Public Transport – As a Seniors Card holder you receive a 50 per cent discount, and some free travel, on trains, trams and buses in Victoria. Capped price travel anywhere in the state including V/Line train trips from 31 March 2023. Discounted travel services and accommodation are also available.

Making the most of you Seniors Card

Take your card with you whenever you go out.
Look for the ‘Seniors Card Welcome Here’ logo for businesses that offer a discount.
Ask for Seniors Card discounts when you’re out and about.
Set Seniors Online as your homepage and use the online Seniors Card Discount Directory to find discounts across Victoria.

Public transport is cheaper with a Seniors Card

Victorian Seniors Card holders receive:

Seniors myki with a 50 per cent discount on trains, trams and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches
Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses
Opt in to free travel vouchers
Free travel during Victorian Seniors Festival in October – that’s eight days of free travel across metropolitan and regional services
Capped price travel anywhere in the state including V/Line train trips from 31 March 2023.

Remember to carry your Seniors Card and use your Seniors myki when you travel.

For more information on how to use myki, your free travel vouchers, or to plan your journey visit the PTV website or call 1800 800 007.

To book a V/Line ticket visit the V/Line website or call 1800 800 007.

The Victorian Seniors Festival

This important Victorian Government initiative celebrates older Victorians and the valuable contribution they make to our community. It is the is the major state-wide festival for and involving seniors with events throughout October right across the state.

For more information about the Festival and 2023 events and activities, visit: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival

Stay up to date with the Seniors Card program e-News

To stay updated with the program activities and latest news, join our mailing list and follow us on Facebook.

You’ll get emails with special offers, information, deals from the Discount Directory and Seniors Festival highlights. Visit the e-News page and like us on Facebook.

Age-friendly programs

The Seniors Card Age-Friendly Partners Program is designed to make day-to-day services more age friendly. You can take advantage of potential savings on electricity and gas bills, by accessing special electricity and gas plans, with paper bills, a dedicated seniors telephone line and a host of other benefits, including tools and information to help you reduce your energy usage and save on your energy bills. You can join a Telstra Social Seniors program in your local library to learn how to make short videos online to connect with friends and family. For more information visit the Other benefits page.

Privacy

The Seniors Card program collects and uses your personal information for the purpose of administering the Seniors Card program. This includes mailing your Seniors Card, free travel vouchers, publications, surveys, government information and special offers from participating businesses. Your personal information may be disclosed to other government departments and organisations to enable your access to Seniors Card benefits.

The Seniors Card program respects your privacy. If you would like to read our ‘Seniors Card: Your privacy’ notice please call 1300 797 210 or visit us online at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au. If you would prefer not to receive Seniors Card publications in the future or would like to access or update your personal information, please call Seniors Card on 1300 797 210 or contact the Seniors Card program. The Seniors Card program is part of the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing.

View the Privacy policy

Disclaimer

The Seniors Business Discount Card Welcome Pack and online version, and the included materials have been provided to you for information purposes only. The State of Victoria:

does not endorse any particular organisation, product or services named in this publication or enclosed materials;
does not accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that may be contained in this publication or enclosed materials and disclaims all liability for error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication and enclosed materials; and
does not represent or warrant that any service or product specified in this publication or enclosed materials is of a particular standard or is suitable for your needs, and has not assessed whether the service or product is of a particular standard.

Before purchasing any goods or services or relying on any information referred to in this publication or enclosed materials, you should make your own enquiries about whether the goods or services are of good quality and are suitable for your needs, and if necessary, seek independent financial, legal or medical advice. View the Disclaimer.

Reviewed 30 January 2024