The following concession cards may be necessary to receive the concessions and discounts outlined. Look for the icons in the relevant concession to see if your card is eligible.
Concession Card Key
| Icon | Card |
|---|---|
 | Concession available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria |
| Services Australia Health Care Card |
| Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card |
| Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card |
| Department of Veterans' Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card |
| Veteran Card - All Conditions |
| Veteran Card - Specific Conditions |
| Veteran Card - Pharmaceuticals Only |
| Tasmanian Seniors Card |
| Tasmanian Companion Card |
Australian Government concessions cards
Services Australia Heath Care Card (HCC)
For more information, please visit Services Australia Health Care Card.
Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)
For more information, please visit Services Australia Pensioner Concession Card.
Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
Eligibility for these cards is administered by Services Australia on behalf of Department of Social Services which hold policy responsibility. Important note: The CSHC is different to the Seniors Card issued by the Tasmanian Government.
For more information, please visit Services Australia Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Cards
Veteran Card - All Conditions (known as Gold Card)
For more information, please visit Veteran Card - All Conditions.
Veteran Card - Specific Conditions (known as White Card)
For more information, please visit Veteran Card - Specific Conditions.
Veteran Card - Pharmaceutical Only (known as Orange Card)
Veteran Cards can be used to access DVA-funded medical and mental health treatment, as well as prescription medicines in Australia. States and Territories, and businesses may also offer concessions and benefits to Veteran Card holders. More information can be found on DVA’s website. Veteran Card – All Conditions include cards printed with TPI, EDA, or War Widow(er).
Eligibility and concession levels can vary depending on the specific Veteran Card type and the organisation providing the concession. Images above are provided for illustration purposes only. Actual cards may vary slightly depending on cardholder eligibility.
For more information, please visit Veteran Card - Pharmaceuticals Only.
Digital concession cards: If you already have a Veteran Card from DVA, you can access and present a digital copy of your card using the myGov app on your mobile phone.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card (PCC)
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
The DVA PCC is treated the same as a Services Australia PCC and Eligibility for these cards is determined by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
For more information, please visit Department of Veterans' Affairs Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Tasmanian Government discount cards
Tasmanian Seniors Card
The Tasmanian Seniors Card is free to join and provides cardholders with discounts from participating businesses and government services. The Seniors Card is part of a national program. All State and Territory governments issue their own Seniors Card, and the benefits vary.
Generally, businesses (including tours, attractions, public transport and accommodation) in one state will usually recognise cards from another. Participating business partners are featured in both the online Directory on the website and the printed Directory. New Business Partners are welcomed on the Tasmanian Seniors Card Facebook page.
You can apply for a Tasmanian Seniors Card online, or at any Service Tasmania service centre.
Contact
Phone: 1300 13 55 13
Email: seniors@service.tas.gov.au
Web: www.seniors.tas.gov.au
Mail: Seniors Card Program, GPO Box 123, Hobart TAS 7001
Tasmanian Companion Card
The Tasmanian Companion Card is available to people who require a companion to attend community facilities, activities and events. This card allows the holder to receive a free second ticket for their companion carer from participating businesses and organisations on presentation of card.
The Companion Card is part of a national program and can be used interstate. Generally, businesses (including tours, attractions, public transport and accommodation) in one state will usually recognise cards from another.
Contact
Phone: 1800 00 95 01 (freecall)
Email: companion.card@service.tas.gov.au
Web: www.companioncard.tas.gov.au
If you are deaf, have a hearing impairment or complex communication needs, contact the Companion Card Program by using any of these resources:
- TTY 133 677
- Speak and Listen 1300 555 727
- Internet relay National Relay Service - www.relayservice.com.au
Concessions in other states and territories
- Australian Capital Territory - Cost of living support
- New South Wales - Financial support & concessions
- Northern Territory - Northern Territory Pensioner & Carer Concession Scheme
- Queensland - Concessions
- South Australia - Concessions and benefits
- Victoria - Concessions
- Western Australia - ConcessionsWA