- Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch has today launched the new 2024-25 Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory
- The Directory offers discounts, support services and community groups for seniors in one handy resource
- Complements the State Government's WA Seniors Card Discount Directory
Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch has today launched the second edition of the Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory to assist older Western Australians with the cost of living.
The 2024-25 Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory features discounts from 63 local businesses and helps connects seniors with important support services and community groups in their area.
The Goldfields Directory is a joint initiative between Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Member for Mining and Pastoral Region MLC Kyle McGinn, Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie and the Kalgoorlie Miner.
It complements the WA Seniors Card Discount Directory, which offers exclusive discounts on goods and services from hundreds of participating businesses across the State.
The second edition builds on the success of the inaugural 2022-23 Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory, with many new businesses on board.
The Directory is available to WA Seniors Card members and will be circulated in the Saturday, 6 April edition of the Kalgoorlie Miner. Additional copies will also be available from the offices of Ali Kent MLA and Kyle McGinn MLC.
The WA Seniors Card program, an initiative by the State Government, is the most valuable program of its kind in Australia and offers members a valuable range of concessions, rebates and discounts to assist with the cost of living.
The benefits include free or concession rate travel on Transperth services and annual rebates for rates, the emergency services levy and water rates.
WA Seniors Card members can also access exclusive discounts through the 2023-24 Discount Directory, with the next edition due to be released in July 2024.
The WA Seniors Card program is free and available to Western Australians aged 65 years or older, who work less than 25 hours a week and are an Australia Citizen or hold an Australian Permanent Resident Visa.Visit www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au for more information.
As stated by Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
"As Minister for Seniors and Ageing, I am proud to today launch the second edition of the Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory.
"The Directory complements the WA Seniors Card Discount Directory and offers even more discounts to assist seniors in the Goldfields region with the rising cost of living.
"It also helps connect seniors with important support services and community groups available in the Goldfields area.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to supporting older Western Australians with the rising cost of living and ensuring they are connected to important support services and networks.
"I strongly encourage those eligible to sign up for the State Government's free WA Seniors Card to enjoy the great discounts and benefits on offer in the Goldfields and across the State."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"The inaugural Goldfields SeniorsDiscountDirectorywas a huge hit amongseniorsand businesses alike, so it's a pleasure to be able to launch the 2024-25 edition today.
"A big thanks to participating businesses that have continued to acknowledge the contributions seniors have made to the community by providing them with generous discounts on goods and services."
As stated by Mining and Pastoral Region MLC Kyle McGinn:
"It is fantastic to partner with Ali Kent MLA, Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie, and the Kalgoorlie Miner to bring our seniors a much-needed resource with everything in the one place.
"I am very excited to see even more support for the second edition of the Goldfields Seniors Discount Directory on the back of the popularity of the first edition."
