On this page:
- Seniors Card Business of Excellence Awards
- NT Seniors Card thank Great Southern Rail
- Seniors Card Member Survey
- What is Seniors Card?
- How do I get a Seniors Card?
- Using your Seniors Card
- Replacing your Seniors Card
- Visitors to the NT
Seniors Card Business of Excellence Awards
One of the outcomes of the recent Members' Survey, is to introduce "Business of Excellence Awards" to acknowledge those businesses that "go the extra mile".
The very foundation of Seniors Card relies on the support of all participating businesses that provide valuable discount offers to members. Your responses revealed that some businesses go even further to make seniors feel special.
In recognition of this pursuit of excellence, Seniors Card is introducing this award program, giving seniors the opportunity to nominate "senior friendly" businesses that value their custom and take the trouble to find products to suit their needs, or provide services or facilities that make shopping easier.
Nominate now and support the businesses that support you.
Download Business of Excellence Award Nomination Form (Adobe PDF document - 100KB) or phone 8999 2552 for one to be sent to you.
Send completed nomination forms to :
NT Seniors Card Scheme
Business of Excellence Awards
PO Box 40596
CASUARINA NT 0811
Nominations close: 31 January 2010
NT Seniors Card Thanks Great Southern Rail (GSR)
NT Seniors Card thanks Great Southern Rail (GSR) for their valuable commitment to Senior Territorians. In addition to great deals available to Seniors Card members, (for details visit www.gsr.com.au) GSR have been most generous in sponsoring a fantastic prize of a return Darwin to Adelaide Gold Service trip for two on the Ghan as part of our recent NT Seniors Card Members' Survey.
The lucky winner of the draw was Denise Merrigan of Darwin, who was veryexcited to hear she had won the prize. Denise always wanted to travel on the Ghan and this will be a dream come true.
The Seniors Card team were equally delighted that Denise was the lucky winner. Denise is a long-term Territorian and for many years, while running her own florist business, was a proud supporter of the Seniors Card Scheme offering discounts to members. Now it is her turn to be rewarded. Thanks Denise, we hope you enjoy your trip.
Thank you too, to all the people who responded to our Members' Survey. It was gratifying to receive such favourable comments of the service already provided through Seniors Card. Your time was most appreciated and we value all the information that you have provided. This should help us plan an even better service and hopefully attract more businesses to the Seniors Card Scheme.
Photo - The winner of the Seniors Card draw, Denise Merrigan is pictured being presented with her prize by the Business Development Manager, Great Southern Rail, Andy Meikle.
Seniors Card Member Survey 2009 Winner
Thank you to all the people who responded to our survey included in the latest Seniors Card Tourism and Leisure Directory. It was very gratifying to receive such favourable comments of the service already provided through Seniors Card. Your time was most appreciated and we value all the information that you have provided. This should help us plan an even better service and hopefully attract more businesses to the Seniors Card Scheme.
The winner of the draw for the return Darwin to Adelaide Gold Service trip for two on the Ghan, kindly sponsored by Great Southern Rail, was Denise Merrigan of Darwin.
Denise was excited to hear she had won the prize. She has always wanted to travel on the Ghan and this will be a dream come true.
The Seniors Card team were equally delighted that Denise was the lucky winner. Denise is a long term Territorian and for many years, while running her own florist business, was a proud supporter of the Seniors Card Scheme offering discounts to members. Now it is her turn to be rewarded. Thanks Denise, we hope you enjoy your trip.
A visit to Darwin in the near future by the Business Development Manager, Great Southern Rail Andy Meikle will provide a great opportunity for Denise to be presented with her prize. We look forward to including photos of the event.
Photo: Penny Fielding, Director Aged and Disability Program, Department of Health and Families is photographed drawing the winning entry.
What is Seniors Card
The NT Seniors Card is part of an Australia wide initiative jointly supported by the Northern Territory Government and private enterprise.
The Scheme recognises the valuable contribution of older people to their local community and the Territory as a whole.
Each state and territory has a Seniors Card scheme and the eligibility criteria in each jurisdiction is 60 plus years of age.
The Seniors Card is issued free and provides access to savings on a range of goods and services provided by participating businesses.
The success of the scheme is dependant on the private sector, more than 600 businesses support the scheme and provide a number of discounts on a great range of goods and services.
In return for their support, businesses are given a FREE listing in either of the Seniors Card Business Directories.
How do I get a Seniors Card?
If you are over 60 years of age and a permanent resident of the Northern Territory you are eligible to apply.
The application is available here, alternatively you can collect a paper form from your local Post Office, TIO Office, Motor Vehicle Registry, Community Care Centre or by calling the Office of Senior Territorians on 1800 777 704.
Using your Seniors Card
The Seniors Card is for personal use and is not transferable to other people including family members, friends or colleagues.
Show your Seniors Card to let businesses know that you are entitled to access the benefits and discounts that they have agreed to provide. Always advise the business of your intention to claim their benefit or discount BEFORE doing business with the trader.
There is no obligation by businesses to honour discounts after the transaction has occurred.
Businesses join the Seniors Card Scheme in support of the seniors in our community and are not reimbursed by Government. Please show them the courtesy you want to receive in return.
Replacing your Seniors Card
Seniors Card is issued as a lifetime card. However, if your card becomes damaged, lost or stolen a replacement card can be arranged by calling the Seniors Card office Freecall 1800 777 704.
Visitors to the Northern Territory
Although it is at the discretion of individual businesses, most traders extend discounts to visiting Seniors Card holders.
Free travel is available to all interstate Senior Card holders on scheduled public buses in Darwin and Alice Springs.
