Aussies to share in $30million worth of cost-of-living relief – here’s who’s eligible

Hundreds of thousands of senior Australians will receive more than $100 in their bank accounts as one state doles out $30million worth of cost-of-living rebates.  More than 307,000 Western Australian Seniors Card members can expect to see the cash boost over the coming days. Couples who are on the pension will be given $160.68 and
Aussies to share in $30million worth of cost-of-living relief – here’s who’s eligible

Hundreds of thousands of senior Australians will receive more than $100 in their bank accounts as one state doles out $30million worth of cost-of-living rebates. 

More than 307,000 Western Australian Seniors Card members can expect to see the cash boost over the coming days.

Couples who are on the pension will be given $160.68 and singles will receive $107.12.

The payment started processing last week for pensioners already part of the scheme, but could take a few days to appear in bank accounts.

There has been an increased demand, which means anyone new to the scheme may have to wait longer for their annual payment.   

‘The WA Seniors Card Cost of Living Rebate provides vital funds directly to seniors,’ Western Australia Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch said.

The scheme, which was launched in 2009, is paid annually and has so far allocated more than $421million.

Mr Punch also urged seniors to look at their 2024-2025 Discount Directory, which has the comprehensive list of all the discounts older Australians have access to.

WA Seniors Card Cost of Living Rebate started in 2009 and is designed to help ease the burden of high costs on seniors in Western Australia (stock image)

WA Seniors Card Cost of Living Rebate started in 2009 and is designed to help ease the burden of high costs on seniors in Western Australia (stock image)

Over 307,000 seniors in Western Australia will have extra funds from the state government's $30 million cost-of-living rebate (stock image)

Over 307,000 seniors in Western Australia will have extra funds from the state government’s $30 million cost-of-living rebate (stock image)

The directory can be picked up at selected libraries, Community Resource Centres as well as offices of local politicians.

To be eligible for the scheme, Australian citizens or permanent residents must reside in Western Australia and be more than 65.

If the senior has a job, they must work less than 25 hours a week.

Applications are available on the WA Seniors Card website.

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