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Eligible NSW seniors are paying for fuel with a new travel card available from the NSW Government. This is the 16 digit number on the back of your card, it will be something like 5021-1802-XXXX-XXXX. It is pre-loaded with $250 for you to pay for travel-related expenses. Living in regional NSW is rewarding in so many ways, but every day we struggle with the tyranny of distance, Mr Barilaro said. To join the Why Leave Town Gift Card Program in your town and to encourage more people to shop local, simply find the program you would like to join by clicking on the drop down box below. Reasons for declined transactions include using your card: To dispute a charge, download and print theregional travel card dispute form PDF. Terms and Conditions means the regional seniors travel card Terms and Conditions published All Regional trains are air-conditioned for your comfort and offer both Economy and First Class seating. Motor Trades Cares (MTC) provides access to free industry WHS and workers insurance information and topical publications, webinars, management system resources, including policies, procedures and supporting checklist and forms. 0Zp&ZpT9bnvAu '06s:"BAd`
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You can use the card at certain retailers to pay for pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. You'llneed to wait 24 hours before you can use your card again. More information is available at www.service.nsw.gov.au. Please allow up to 20 business days from the time of application for your card and PIN to arrive. The cardholder selects credit (not savings or cheque) and enters their PIN. Regional seniors travel card. 0000003577 00000 n
The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help easethe cost of travel. Find out if you are eligible for a Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card Are you a permanent NSW resident or citizen? Tickets and fares for metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach within Sydney and around NSW. Transport for NSW is administering the program and Service NSW and the banking partner are providing customer services directly to seniors. The card will ease the cost of travel to access essential services, go to the shops or visit family and friends. You wont need your PIN for phone or online transactions. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Regional Seniors Travel Card has been an overwhelming success. Use your BasicsCard number and phone PIN to check your balance at any time. east Pensioner travel vouchers launch If you hold a NSW/ACT pensioner concession card or a NSW War Widow/er transport concession card, you're entitled to 4 Pensioner Travel Vouchers each calendar year. 0000021330 00000 n
In the first box enter your card number. If your card is not activated within 45 days, it willbecancelled. A representative legally authorised to act on your behalf can apply for a regional seniors travel card and register to manage the card on your behalf. The regional seniors travel card has a magnetic strip on the back. The item or service youre trying to buy costs more than your card balance. You may need your PIN to complete transactions at retail outlets. If your balance falls below $5, you have 30 days to use the remaining balance before your account is closed. Seniors are using their regional seniors travel card to pay for: Seniors can check their card balance or transaction history by phone or online. Applications for all seniors will open in late January 2020. Just wondering, I am 63 years old in March this year,2021, so not of the Pension age, however I am a DVA Gold Card TPI holder so do I qualify for this benefit. Contact Service NSW for more information. In the final PassCode box enter your 4 digit pin that is on the back of your card. On Demand services can pick you up from home or an easy to access location, and take you where you need to go. Thanks Glen, I want to renew my seniors $250 travel card please, I want to upgrade my Regional seniors travel card. The prepaid Visa card provides seniors with $250 to ease the burden of travel costs and assist them in getting to and from essential services. If youre tech savvy, try using a travel planning app. If your card is not activated within 45 days, it will be cancelled. Help with using the Trip Planner or tell us how we can help. Select to sign in using "Card Number and 4 Digit Passcode". Applications for 2022 (Year 3) closed on 30 November 2022. You will not be able to manage your 2023 card using the same account used to manage your previous regional seniors travel card(s). We know what a difference this is making to the lives of our regional seniors, so weve committed $246 million to continue the program until the end of 2023, as well as expand the eligibility to include seniors who are carers and those with disabilities, Mr Toole said. Pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional train and coach services, works in point-of-sale (POS) terminals that accept Visa, over the phone and online. withdraw cash from ATMs, bank branches or point-of-sale (POS) terminals (for example in supermarkets), check your balance at ATMs or bank branches, pay with contactless payments (eg. Regional residents welcome transport relief boost. Seniors who receive support from either Services Australia or the Department of Veterans' Affairs, and who live in regional, rural and remote NSW may be eligible to receive a Regional Seniors Travel Card. Once youve activated your card, it will be ready to use. It shows your trips, journeys, top ups and adjustments, so you can keep track of your spend, check you paid the correct fare and use the statement for tracking business travel for tax purposes.. Add a digital credential of your Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card to your Service NSW Mobile App View more. Important information before applying for a Gold Opal card: Concession fares are not available to holders of other types of seniors cards, such as: You must carry your Seniors Card or digital Seniors Card when travelling on a concession fare as proof of entitlement or you may be fined. Monitoring the number of cards requested to be sent to the same address. For example, the retailer was selling fuel under the supermarket code. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); SUBSCRIBE for our FREE copy of the PAPER each week! You can use the PIN that is issued to you or choose your own. Find out about Opal orbook NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services. If your card is lost or stolen, contact card services by phone or online to cancel your card within 24 hours. Do you pick up and read a free newspaper that has been thrown on your front lawn. 7 PDS means this product disclosure statement. Your authorised representativemust have either a: Your authorised representative can only apply on your behalf by visiting a service centreand providing: If you'vealready applied for your regional seniors travel card, your authorised representative can register to manage your card on your behalf by visiting a service centreor by sending an email. It can take up to 48 hours to show all activities and balance on the website activity statement. In the first box enter your card number. Fares. Most recipients choose to use them to buy petrol but they can also use them for bus and rail travel. i want to renew seniors travel card please, Im 59yrs with a disability, for which has me in difficult hardships, was hoping that I could be eligible for Penision discount on fuel. Select to sign in using "Card Number and 4 Digit Passcode" 4. Seniors Cards are issued free of charge and have no expiry. First introduced as a trial in 2020, the program has issued cards to over 660,000 people so far and can be used for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. Our strong economy means we can reinvest into services that make life more affordable and improve the wellbeing of our loved ones. an age pensioner with a valid Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans Affairs (you must have been receiving the age pension for at least one month); or, a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holder card issued by the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans Affairs (you must have held your card for at least one month); and. More information about which regional areas are included in this initiative can be found at Service NSW www.service.nsw.gov.au. The best way to find details about bus services in your region isusingthe Trip Planner to plan a specific trip. Click on the next box. You will be able to contact card services to: Dispute incorrect transactions recorded against your card. PIN means the personal identification number which has been selected by you, or which has been allocated to you by us, for use with your Card in any Electronic Banking Terminal. 2. Transport for NSW will monitor the uptake and use of regional seniors travel cards to help prevent fraud. More seniors to benefit from Regional Seniors Travel Card, the Age Pension through Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs, aDisability Support Pension or a Carer Payment from Services Australia, a Service Pension issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, a Disability Pension through the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Entitlements Act 1986. a War Widow(er)s Pension issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The NSW Government is not required to pay the outstanding balance. Certain retailers and services are restricted. You won't be able to use any funds remaining on the card after the expiry date. 3. Website designed and developed by Sydney Marketing Agency. From 2022, eligible applicants will include seniors who have reached the Age Pension age and are receiving: People who hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs are also eligible. When travelling interstate on NSW TrainLink Regional services (entitlements vary from state to state). Contactless Card means a Card issued for visit nswregionalseniors.cards (available from early-February 2020). tap and go, payWave), set up recurring transactions such as Opal auto top up, pay for rideshare services including Uber. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. If you have a Seniors Card issued by any Australian state or territory, you are entitled to concession fares on public transport in NSW. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said it was fantastic to see the keen response to the card, which benefited more than . Such has been the success and the demand that the NSW Nationals in the state government are extending it for another two years and expanding it to even more seniors living in the regions. Regional Seniors Get Moving with Travel Card. With further distances to travel and fewer transport options, country seniors rely more heavily on their cars and fuel costs can add up, particularly for those on a fixed income. No. Green Stamp is an environmental program that aims to help businesses achieve environmental compliance. 218 23
To change or reset your PIN, contact card services and follow the prompts. Please check the expiry date printed on the front of your card. Increased funding will allow us to extend the card from 2022 to more seniors in the regions, including those eligible for the Age Pension and receiving either a Disability Support Pension or a Carer Payment from Services Australia.. We know the cost of living is a big issue facing seniors and households, which is why the Regional Seniors Travel Card is being offered to even more people, Mr Perrottet said. Card means your Regional seniors travel card. Find out about fares and ways to pay. Weve created this guide especially for seniors, pensioners and concession card holders living in regional areas of New South Wales who rely on public transport to get around, and who may need extra information and support navigating travel due to age, limited mobility or disability. the card is not purchased), then the expiry date may differ from the legislated 3 year term discussed above. The cost of an On Demand trip is similar to the cost of a local bus trip, with discounted fares available to seniors, pensioners and concession card holders. Check the location schedule to see when we'll be in your area. Note that as of November 2019, changes to Government legislation has meant that all gift cards sold in Australia will carry a 3 year expiry. It is not available to those living in the greater areas of Sydney, Wollongong or Newcastle. 218 0 obj
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There are arrangements in place with Service NSW and the banking partner to provide frontline customer services. Longer distances and fewer transport options mean regional seniors often rely more on their cars and have higher fuel costs than people in the city. Plan your travel in NSW using the Trip Planner orapps, check timetables andtravel alerts and find information on stations, stops, wharves and how to get to events. You can use the card at certain retailers to pay for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. Help with using the Trip Planner or tell us how we can help. Please ensure you always have an alternative method of payment just in case the merchant does not accept your card. The program is being trialled for two years, ending in 2021. You must activate your card within 45 days of the date shown on your card letter. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. If you do not reside in NSW, contact the applicable state government department in your home state or territory to apply for your Seniors Card. To check the balance of your card simply click on the relevant shop local program below. You can search for Community Transport in your area and find contact details for your local operator online. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. If your card balance is insufficient when you try to make a payment, the transaction will be declined and you may be required to cover the cost of the purchase. Travel in regional NSW for seniors, pensioners and concessions, regional bus fares and the Regional Excursion Daily ticket, half-price fares for individual bus trips, $2.50 unlimited daily travel with a Regional Excursion Daily ticket, 50% off ordinary Adult peak season Economy and First Class fares, $2.50 unlimited daily travel on Regional train and coach services with a pre-booked, NSW and ACT Pensioner Concession Card holders, NSW War Widow/er Transport Concession Card holders, Enter your departure location, destination and travel date/time, then select Go to see all available trip options, Refine your results by choosing Options then select Accessible services only, print out your trip plan or share it with someone via a link, be notified about planned travel disruptions. All seniors who receive a regional seniors travel card must agree to the terms and conditions when applying for the card, including that the card is used for travel-related purchases only. For a handy collection of travel planning instructions and guides all in one place, see our Help with planning page. To make travel easier and more affordable, eligible Australian seniors, pensioners and people with certain disabilities are entitled to discounted or free travel on public transport in NSW. Eligible seniors can apply for a card as follows: Services Australia MTA Training delivers innovative and flexible, industry focused training and prides itself on producing quality outcomes. The Regional Seniors Travel Card can be used for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. Merchant category codes are used to classify businesses based on the type of goods or services they provide. Our Mobile Service Centres travel across NSW. The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a prepaid Visa card to assist eligible seniors in regional, rural and remote areas to access essential services. 0000004731 00000 n
Please try to spend your $250 before your card expires. NSW/ACT Seniors: NSW and ACT Seniors Card holders can apply on the Opal website. This card has made a huge difference to the lives of seniors living in the bush who have fewer transport options than those living in the city and were excited to announce it will be offered again in 2022 and 2023.. The scheme provides discounts of up to half the metered fare to a maximum $60 subsidy per trip, for travel in regular and wheelchair accessible taxis. The fastest way is to use the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app. G# (L"sX\BC;:D0iT,@d0QPzc!V&KY4cw-b)*;X POS means point of sale. Thats more than 691,000 since the card was launched. Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. You can use the card at certain retailers topay for pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. Yes. The card will work at retailers or service providers using travel-related merchant category codes. Find out how to activate your card and manage your PIN and card balance. Please try to make sure you spend your $250 before your card expires. The card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. Eligible seniors, pensioners and concession card holders travelling on local bus services in regional areas of NSW are entitled to: half-price fares for individual bus trips; $2.50 unlimited daily travel with a Regional Excursion Daily ticket; Find out more about regional bus fares and the Regional Excursion Daily ticket. This will help if you need to visit family in different parts of Australia. REMEMBER the free travel card seniors were given last year? The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. The regional seniors travel card will work at retailers using merchant category codes including service stations, fuel, taxis, trains and coaches. Regional senior travel cards donot work at ATMs. Find out about Opal orbook NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services. 0000007278 00000 n
The only Party dedicated to representing regional NSW. We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present. Nationals Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the initiative has injected more than $131 million into regional economies, benefitting local taxi operators and fuel stations. Add value before you travel and tap on and off to pay your fare. Yes. 3. If you just want to see all the services departing from a particular stop, you can use the Departures tool, and then add filters to only include certain routes or lines along with other options. These documents don't need to be certified. Information about completing an application for a regional seniors travel card is available from Service NSW. living in regional NSW outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Applications for the 2021 Seniors $250 Travel Card are now open. Bus services run within and between most regional centres and towns throughout NSW. Hello all! Eligible seniors are entitled to $2.50 all day travel on regional buses with the Regional Excursion Daily ticket. Click on the next box. Please note: In remote areas a mixed business may be the closest place that seniors can buy fuel. Each $250 regional seniors travel card will expire after 12 months from the time it is issued. If you need assistance, there are supported transport options for you. The definition of regional NSW is consistent with what is used for Restart NSW local government areas outside of Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. NSW Seniors Cards are issued by the Department of Family and Community Services. THE Regional Seniors Travel Card program is to be extended for an additional two years in 2022 and 2023 at a cost of $246 million. function ml_webform_success_4658131(){var r=ml_jQuery||jQuery;r(".ml-subscribe-form-4658131 .row-success").show(),r(".ml-subscribe-form-4658131 .row-form").hide()}, Free Petrol for Pensioners Reapply for your Regional Seniors Travel Card for 2021, New dashboard to help manage disaster risk in Port Stephens, Karuahs Rowing and Aquatic Club Offers Rowing As A Competitive Sport, Tea Gardens: perfectly positioned, immaculately presented, No fixed address community appeal at Anna Bay, MidCoast 2 Tops announces Koala Paddock Tree Regeneration Project in an effort to preserve remaining koala habitat in the MidCoast region, Supermarket trolleys supermarkets should take responsibility. The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said it was great to see the program continue to expand, after first being trialed in Coffs Harbour. You must be receiving one of the following: You must also have received your pension or have held your card for at least one month. How do you use a prepaid travel card? Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said seniors across NSW have benefited from the initial two-year travel card trial, with 337,500 cards issued in 2020 and more than 330,000 cards issued to regional seniors in 2021 so far. It is especially designed to help eligible members of the community get to medical appointments, participate in social activities, do shopping and maintain independent living at home. Well dear reader, you can get another one for 2021. The Australian Heavy Vehicle Repairers Association (AHVRA) represents the heavy vehicle accident repair industry at a national level. Check with local transport operators before you travel. It doesnt contain a chip which means it cant be inserted into a point-of-sale terminal or used for contactless payments including tap and go. The card is making it easier and more affordable for seniors to remain connected with family and friends. We provide a number of tools that allow you to plan your trip. You can also visit your nearest service centreto help you with this. Find out more about Community Transport 0000000016 00000 n
When you have used the funds on your first card you will need to apply again from December 2020 for a 2021 card. $1.5 million for Main Street reconstruction in Lithgow, https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/regionalseniorstravel, $1.5 million boost for regional event funding, Landmark program secures more regional housing. Help us improve your experience by taking a quick survey. You used your card at a retailer that was not using the appropriate merchant category code. Contact Transport for NSW for information, feedback, lost property, Opal customer care or regional bookings or follow us on social media. Governing Councillors and MTA NSW Management. The Service Station Association (SSA) is a division of MTA NSW representing businesses within the petroleum industry. The card helps ease the burden of travel costs for eligible seniors in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW by providing them with a $250 prepaid Visa card to be used towards pre-booked NSW TrainLink, regional train and coach services, fuel, and taxis. Download your copy here . You should take the usual precautions for payment cards, including: Each card is valid for 14 months from the date it was issued. Any unused funds remaining on your card after the expiry date (printed on the front of your card) will be returned to the NSW Government and will not be recoverable by you. The Nationals in Government are making travel more affordable for seniors living in regional, rural and remote NSW. Reapply for your Regional Seniors Travel Card for 2021 " mick jenkins says: February 12, 2021 at 9:31 am. The card is making it easier and more affordable for seniors to remain connected with family and friends. If you have purchased a card since November 2019 and it expires before 3 years have passed, please contact Why Leave Town and we will issue a new card to you with the funds of your old cards transferred across at no charge. NSW TrainLink run train and coach services between more than 365 regional and remote destinations across NSW, and across the borders into Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. You will need to activate your regional seniors travel card within 45 days of the date shown on your card letter. If service station owners are not sure which merchant category code they are using they can check with their merchant acquirer or payments provider. Travel to and from Sydney Airport. At your discretion you can use your regional seniors travel card to pay for fuel for someone elses vehicle to support your transport needs. For those eligible, it was available in 2020 and is again available in 2021. Card Balance means the available funds on the Card. Transport for NSW takes the security and privacy of customer information very seriously. Your 4-digit PIN will be posted to you in a separate envelope. 2. Once you have checked the balance of your card it is also a good idea to write this amount on the back of the card so that you can keep track of how much you have left to spend. There is no charge for an Opal card, however a minimum top up value of $20 for an adult card, or $10 for a child or concession card, applies at retailers or when using top up machines. Just ring 13 77 88 and all will be revealed. This includes merchant category codes for fuel 5983 and service stations (with or without ancillary services) 5541. Travel is one of the most significant household costs faced by seniors living across rural and regional NSW. Applications for 2023 close on 30 November 2023. Buses in some regional areas now have real-time location tracking, so with the right app youll always know how far away your bus is. Please try an alternative service station. The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 prepaid Visa card designed to ease the burden of travel costs for eligible seniors in rural, regional and remote areas. 0000015725 00000 n
If you try to use your card at an ATM, it may not be returned to you. If prompted to enter your PIN at retailers, please take care to enter your PIN correctly. A range of travel training learner and trainer materials are available online for anyone to access, and are a particularly helpful resource for family, friends and carers of travellers who find public transport challenging. The Regional Seniors Travel Card offers a $250 discount on fuel and taxis from participating providers in rural and regional NSW and pre-booked NSW TrainLink train and coach services. This means $500 courtesy of our State Government for a married couple. Tickets and fares for metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach within Sydney and around NSW. Retailers can check with their bank if theyre not sure which merchant category code they are using. To activate your card contact card services by phone or online and follow the prompts. Call 1800 569 070 (available from mid-January 2020). To apply for a NSW Seniors Card and any replacement, visit the NSW Seniors Card website or call 13 77 88 and your application will be processed over the phone. 2. The regional seniors travel card was a 2019 election commitment by the NSW Government. These are operated by local bus companies and are different to NSW TrainLink coach services, but are all part of the same statewide public transport network. Travel to and from Sydney Airport. The regional seniors travel card program is available for a 2-year trial period (2020-2021). A new card will arrive in the mail a couple of weeks later, it then has to be activated before use. Regional Map ; Discount Directory . Use the Trip Planner to plan your journey from A to B and it will automatically calculate the best way to complete the trip between location A and location B including the latest real time data, if available. Although Why Leave Town is transitioning our stock of cards to have the 3 year expiry, some of the current stock will expire before the full 3 year term. Created by MTA NSW, the Employment Relations Information System (ERIS) is a web based interactive employment relations system. Since its initiation in 2020, more than 690,000 cards of $250 value have been issued to seniors across the state. 0000006803 00000 n
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