The Tasmanian Government provides two programs to assist seniors and people with a disability. However they are NOT concession cards in the same sense as those issued by the Commonwealth Government.

The Seniors Card is supported by approximately 600 businesses and government services that give discounts to cardholders.

The Tasmanian Companion Card allows people with a lifelong disability to receive a second ticket for their companion carer, free of charge, from participating businesses and organisations.

Businesses who would like to become involved in either of these programs can contact:

• Seniors Card – Seniors Bureau on 03 6233 9310 or seniors@dpac.tas.gov.au
• Companion Card – Disability Bureau on 1800 009 501 or disability@dpac.tas.gov.au

 

Tasmanian Seniors Card

The Tasmanian Seniors Card is a lifestyle card that enables holders to receive discounts from approximately 600 business and government services ranging from transport, electrical, health care, food and drinks through to accommodation, building supplies, clothing, dining and much more.

The Tasmanian Seniors Card is available to Tasmanians who are:

• aged 60 and over
• are not in paid employment for more than 20 hours a week
• residents of Tasmania.

Application forms for Tasmanian Seniors Cards can be downloaded from www.seniors.tas.gov.au or by visiting your nearest Service Tasmania shop.

Discounts available to Seniors Card holders:

Adult Education courses	National Parks passes
Buses	Entry to Tahune Air Walk and Dismal Swamp
Bruny Island ferry service	Hastings Experience and Mole Creek Caves
Spirit of Tasmania	Overland Track
Recreational sea fishing licence	Royal Tasmanian Botantical Gardens
Recreational angling licence	Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (shop)
Recreational game licence	Making a will
Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site

For more information:

Phone: 1300 13 55 13
Email: seniors@dpac.tas.gov.au
Mail: Seniors Card Program, GPO Box 123, Hobart 7001.
See also:  Seniors Card information on this website

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Tasmanian Companion Card

The Companion Card is a wallet-sized photo ID card for people who, due to their disability, require lifelong attendant care to participate at most community facilities and activities.

The card can be presented when booking or purchasing tickets, or paying an admission fee. Participating businesses and organizations will accept the Companion Card and issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the support of the Tasmanian businesses and affiliates in ensuring the success of the Companion Card program.

Please note: The Companion Card is not a concession, discount or benefit scheme. It is a tool to assist businesses comply with existing anti-discrimination legislation and ensure that people with a disability who require attendant care have access to fair ticketing practices. The Companion Card is available to Tasmanians who:

• due to their disability, require lifelong attendant care to participate at community activities and events.

Application forms for the Tasmanian Companion Card can be downloaded from www.companioncard.org.au

For more information:

Phone: 1800 009 501
Email: disability@dpac.tas.gov.au
Web: www.companioncard.org.au

If you are deaf, have a hearing impairment or complex communication needs, call one of the following services to access the Disability Bureau:

• Disability Bureau TTY (telephone typewriter) on 1800 654 524
• National Relay Service on 13 36 77
• Speech-to-Speech Relay Service on 1800 555 727.

 

Tasmanian Government Concessions Guide 08-09
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