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Name of the Organization : State Government of Victoria,Australia
Type of Facility : Apply for Victorian Seniors Card program
State : Victoria
Country : Australia

Website : https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/seniors-card/manage-your-card/apply-for-a-card
Online Application : https://dhhsseniorsonline.secure.force.com/newapplication

Apply for Victorian Seniors Card program :

Summary :
** Use the online Application Form on this page to apply for a Seniors Card or Seniors Business Discount Card.

Related : Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania How To Apply Senior Card Australia : www.statusin.org/26113.html

** The Application Form will ask you questions about your eligibility and your response will confirm which card you are eligible to receive.
** If you meet all other eligibility requirements, the card you will receive depends on whether you work full time or not.
** Please allow up to three weeks for your application to be processed and for you to receive your card.
** Visit the Seniors Card Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.

How can I apply for a card?
** To apply for either Seniors Card or Seniors Business Discount Card, simply complete the online Application Form.
** Make sure you have your green Medicare Card handy to complete your application.
** Please allow approximately four weeks to process your application and receive your card.
** Applicants for a Victorian Seniors Card only (i.e. not Seniors Business Discount Card) can also pick up an application from Australia Post outlets.

Eligibility requirements :
** Below is a snapshot of the eligibility requirements for each card.

** Permanent resident of Australia’ is defined as Australian citizens and all holders of Australian permanent visas.
** ‘Residing in Victoria’ means that an applicant’s primary residence, at which they spend the majority of the year, is in Victoria.
** For each card, you can apply up to three weeks before your 60th birthday, if you meet the other two eligibility criteria.

Respecting your privacy :
** The Seniors Card program values the privacy of personal information.
** To better understand how we use your personal information, please click to read our Privacy notice.

Seniors Card Frequently Asked Questions :
What is the Seniors Card program?
The Seniors Card program is a Victorian Government initiative in partnership with the private sector. The program encourages people to continue to keep active and engaged in the community, by providing incentives and making it more affordable to get out and about.

What is the Victorian Seniors Card ?
The Victorian Seniors Card is provides holders with discounts from over 4,000 participating businesses across Victoria. Most businesses offer a minimum of 10% discount on goods or services. Victorian Seniors Card holders receive public transport concessions and Seniors fares.

How do I apply for a card and how long will my application take to be processed?
Visit the apply for a card page. Information on application processing time for both Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card is available on this page.
You will need your green Medicare Card to complete the application process.

Am I eligible for a Seniors Card or Seniors Business Discount Card?
For information on eligibility for a Seniors Card or Seniors Business Discount Card, see information above.

What do the Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card look like?
The design of the existing Seniors Card has been refreshed. A gold Seniors Card has been introduced, though all existing blue Seniors Cards continue to be valid.
The Seniors Business Discount Card is silver.