{"id":91310,"date":"2025-07-16T12:28:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=91310"},"modified":"2025-07-16T12:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:13:41","slug":"how-to-apply-for-over-50-seniors-card-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/how-to-apply-for-over-50-seniors-card-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for over 50 Seniors Card in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applying for a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"31\">Seniors Card<\/strong> in Australia offers great benefits like discounts on transport, utilities, healthcare, and more. While most states require you to be <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"172\">60+<\/strong>, eligibility rules can vary\u2014here\u2019s a breakdown to help you apply in your state:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<hr data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"42\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"80\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udcdd Eligibility by State\/Territory<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"111\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"111\">NSW (New South Wales)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"334\">\n<li data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"126\">\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"126\"><strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"121\">Age<\/strong>: 60+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"166\">\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Work limit<\/strong>: \u2264 20\u202fhours\/week (for regular card) or &gt;\u202f20\u202fhrs for Saver Card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"208\">\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"208\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Residency<\/strong>: Permanent NSW resident<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"334\">\n<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"250\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\">How to apply<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"334\">\n<li data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"334\">\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"334\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Online via Service NSW (with MyServiceNSW account) or by phone at 13\u202f77\u202f88<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"363\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"363\">VIC (Victoria)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"527\">\n<li data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"403\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Age<\/strong>: 60+ (or 50+ if you&#8217;re a First Nations person)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"445\">\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"445\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Work limit<\/strong>: \u2264 35\u202fhours\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"527\">\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"527\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Free application<\/strong> online or via libraries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"532\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"558\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"558\">QLD (Queensland)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"732\">\n<li data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"602\">\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"602\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Age<\/strong>: 60+ (applicable 2 months before turning 60)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"646\">\n<p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"646\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Card types<\/strong>: Seniors Card, Seniors Card+go (with transport), Saver Card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"732\">\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"732\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Residency<\/strong>: At least 6 months in QLD<\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/xbox-error-code-0x801901a5-step-by-step-fixes-for-0x801901a5\/\">Xbox Error Code 0x801901a5<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"737\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"767\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"767\">SA (South Australia)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"914\">\n<li data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"784\">\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"784\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"777\">Age<\/strong>: 60+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"828\">\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Work limit<\/strong>: \u2264 20\u202fhours\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"914\">\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"914\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Free application<\/strong>, no payment request<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1008\"><em data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"968\">\u26a0\ufe0f Beware of scam sites charging for free SA cards<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1045\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1045\">WA (Western Australia)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Age<\/strong>: 65+ (eligibility raised gradually to 65)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1175\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Work limit<\/strong>: \u2264 25\u202fhours\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1224\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1224\">ACT (Australian Capital Territory)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<li data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1268\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Age<\/strong>: 60+ (special rules if on certain visas)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1312\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Work limit<\/strong>: \u2264 20\u202fhours\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1398\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Application<\/strong>: Online via ACT Seniors Card website or via COTA ACT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1436\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1436\">NT (Northern Territory)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1446\">Age<\/strong>: 60+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1539\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Apply<\/strong>: Online, by mail, or in-person at COTA NT offices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1586\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1586\">Commonwealth Seniors Health Card<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<li data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1630\">\n<p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1630\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Age<\/strong>: Age Pension age (varies)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1716\">\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1716\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For individuals not receiving a pension but who meet income limits<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1756\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u2705 How to Apply (General Steps)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2222\">\n<li data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1800\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Check eligibility<\/strong> for your state (age, work hours, residency).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1843\">\n<p data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1843\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Gather documents<\/strong>: proof of identity (e.g., driver\u2019s licence, Medicare card, passport).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1864\"><strong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1863\">Apply online<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1909\">\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1909\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">NSW: via Service NSW (MyServiceNSW)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1954\">\n<p data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1954\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">VIC: Seniorsonline.vic.gov.au<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<p data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1999\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">SA: SeniorsCard.sa.gov.au<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2044\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">QLD: Queensland Seniors site<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2091\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">ACT\/NT: respective official portals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<p data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2134\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Apply via phone or mail<\/strong> (available in most states if unable to apply online).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2222\">\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2222\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Processing time<\/strong>: typically <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"44\">2\u20134 weeks<\/strong>. You can often apply a few weeks before your birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2227\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2258\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Scam Alerts &amp; Reminders<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2347\">\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2347\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Senior card applications are <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"37\">free<\/strong>\u2014never pay third parties.<\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<p data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2389\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only use official government websites (e.g., <code data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"54\">.gov.au<\/code> domains).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2413\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83e\udded Other Notes<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<li data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2502\">\n<p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2502\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Interstate benefits<\/strong>: Most cards are accepted across states and in NZ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2571\">\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2571\"><strong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2522\">Digital cards<\/strong> available via apps (Service NSW, Seniorsonline).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2696\"><strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2599\">Choose the right card<\/strong>: some states (NSW, QLD, VIC) also offer Saver or Business Discount Cards if you work more hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2731\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udcdd Quick Reference Table<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 382px;\" width=\"767\" data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"3713\">\n<thead data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<tr data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<th data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2751\" data-col-size=\"sm\">State\/Territory<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2774\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Age Requirement<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2804\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Work Limit<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2840\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Apply Online<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3713\">\n<tr data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3059\">\n<td data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2969\" data-col-size=\"sm\">NSW<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2992\">60+<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3022\">\u2264\u202f20\u202fhrs\/week<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3059\">Yes (MyServiceNSW)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3168\">\n<td data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3078\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VIC<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3101\">60+ (or 50+ for FN)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3131\">\u2264\u202f35\u202fhrs\/week<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3168\">Yes (Seniorsonline.vic.gov.au)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3277\">\n<td data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3187\" data-col-size=\"sm\">QLD<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3210\" data-col-size=\"sm\">60+<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3240\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Various card types<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3277\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes (Queensland Gov portal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3386\">\n<td data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3296\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3319\" data-col-size=\"sm\">60+<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3349\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2264\u202f20\u202fhrs\/week<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes (SeniorsCard.sa.gov.au)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3495\">\n<td data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3405\" data-col-size=\"sm\">WA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3428\" data-col-size=\"sm\">65+<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3458\">\u2264\u202f25\u202fhrs\/week<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3495\">Yes (SeniorsCard WA site)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3604\">\n<td data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3514\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ACT<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3537\" data-col-size=\"sm\">60+<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3567\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2264\u202f20\u202fhrs\/week<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3604\">Yes (ACT Seniors Card site)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3713\">\n<td data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3623\" data-col-size=\"sm\">NT<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3646\" data-col-size=\"sm\">60+<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3676\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3713\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes (NT Seniors Card 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