FIRST ON 7: Discounts on the new Seniors Card

The Seniors Card is a free discount card providing members with access to NSW Government transport concessions, travel and business discounts.

John Ajaka, Minister for Ageing, announced a new partnership with AGL Energy (AGL) that will allow NSW Seniors Card holders to access discounted energy plans.

NSW seniors are being encouraged to take advantage of potential savings that are now available on their electricity, gas and solar bills through this new partnership.

Mr Ajaka said that the NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to expand the Seniors Card program and ease cost of living pressures for NSW seniors.

With AGL’s seniors offer, Seniors Card holders in NSW can receive a 20 per cent discount off electricity usage charges and 18 per cent discount off gas usage charges.

Seniors looking to purchase a solar system have access to two special offers through the AGL program.

Seniors who purchase a system outright will receive an initial $100 credit on their AGL electricity bill.

Seniors Card holders who take up AGL’s Senior Solar Smart Plan will save at least $200 off the solar energy plan compared to regular customers over their entire contract (7 -12 years).

NSW Senior Card holders will also receive a 5 per cent discount off AGL tradespeople and appliances (heating, cooling and hot water).

While savings will vary depending on individual circumstances including your current level of discount, for Seniors Card holder Cecilia Hicks, the benefits of the AGL offer were clear.

Initial calculations estimate that switching to AGL and taking up the special AGL Seniors Card offer will save Mrs Hicks more than $300 on her annual household electricity bill.

AGL General Manager, Marketing & Retail Sales, Mark Brownfield said AGL was delighted to be partnering with the Seniors Card program to provide NSW seniors with great energy offers and a range of other benefits.

“AGL’s energy offer gives NSW Seniors Card holders access to competitive discounts off their gas and electricity usage charges as well special offers on solar and a range of other benefits.

"We also have a dedicated senior’s line to answer any questions seniors might have about the program,” Mr Brownfield said.

To find out more about the AGL discount energy plans, Seniors Card holders should call 1300 889 324 or click here.

Other discounts include:

· Australian Seniors insurance Agency -10 per cent off

· Crowne Plaza Hotel -10 per cent off room rate

· Travelinsurance.com.au -25 per cent on travel insurance

· Australian Hearing -10 per cent off a range of hearing aids

· Jax Tyres- 10 per cent off mechanical repairs

For more details on the discounts click here.