Dept. Veterans Affairs – Gold
Accommodation and Housing
Building Service and Home Building Work Contract Complaints Fees.
Arts and Culture
50% off the admission fee to the Western Australian Maritime Museum, except on the second Tuesday of each month when admission is free.
Education, Training and Employment
When enrolling in an eligible government subsidised VET course, eligible persons pay only 30% of the course fee that would normally apply, except where the course is categorised as a Foundations skills or Equity course.
Health and Disability
Free or reduced fees for all emergency and urgent ambulance services, and non-urgent ambulance services that are deemed to be medically necessary and which are provided by the St John Ambulance service.
Dental Health Services provide subsidised dental treatment at public dental clinics, or private dental clinics participating in the government subsidised Oral Health Care Scheme.
Household Bills and Appliances
This rebate covers the cost of establishing a new residential electricity account for eligible customers.
This rebate subsidises the cost of operating an Air Conditioner for eligible households in areas of high heat discomfort.
The Dependent Child Rebate provides assistance to help eligible concession card holders with dependent children meet energy consumption costs.
A rebate for residential energy customers holding a valid concession card.
An extension of the existing Energy Assistance Payment (EAP) and other electricity concessions to eligible households that receive electricity charges through on-selling arrangements.
A reduction in the assessable value of land for land tax purposes for an eligible war widow, war widower or veteran's widowed mother.
Concession cardholders are eligible for a reduced meter test fee if an electricity meter is believed to be providing faulty or inaccurate readings.
Legal
The Court or a Registrar may on the grounds of financial hardship or in the interest of justice, waive, reduce, refund or defer the court fee.
Eligible concession card holders and other people who would have difficulty in paying the standard fee may apply for a reduction or an exemption of court fees.
The Court or a Registrar may, on the grounds of financial hardship or in the interests of justice, waive, reduce, refund or defer the court fee.
Wills are drafted, signed and witnessed during a 90-minute appointment for a fee of $49.
Wills for a couple cost $75 if the Wills are substantially similar.
If subsequent work is required, a further discount will apply on the Public Trustee's standard hourly legal rate.
Additional incidental charges for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Public Trustee may also be payable.
The Executive Officer may, on the grounds of financial hardship or in the interests of justice, waive, reduce, refund or defer the tribunal fee.
The Court or a Registrar may, on the grounds of financial hardship or in the interests of justice, waive, reduce, refund or defer the court fee.
Regional
In addition to WA Pensioner Free Travel, Transwa offers a range of concessional fares including discounts of up to 50% on standard fares for eligible persons using Transwa services.
Eligible WA Pensioner Concession cardholders and holders of a registered Western Australian issued DVA Pensioner Concession receive two single journeys or one return journey per year on Transwa rail or road coach services.
Seniors Card Benefits
Reduced fees for entry to the Bell Tower.
Exemption or reduced fees for the renewal or replacement of a driver's licence.
A 50 per cent concession on Recreational Fishing Licence fees.
Reduced fees for aquatic and health and fitness classes and entry fees.
Reduced fees for aquatic and health and fitness classes and entry fees.
Reduced entry fees to Monkey Mia Conservation Park.
Discounts on national park entry or camping fees at Western Australian national parks.
Reduced fees for star viewing night and day tours at the Perth Observatory.
Reduced fees are available to holders of valid concession cards and seniors from overseas who are aged 65 years or more. Free entry is provided for children under the age of 4 years.
Photo Card – Fee exemption or reduction
Exemption for holders of a Centrelink Age Pensioner Concession Card or a Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Cards.
10% discount off bike hire fees. Concession does not apply to security deposits.
Exemption from the payment of a vehicle licence fee or vehicle licence duty on the purchase of a vehicle or a reduction in vehicle licence fees.
Reduced fees for entry to the track for eligible concession card holders.
Sport and Recreation
Reduced rates are available for camping in National Parks and State Forest in Western Australia.
Tourism
A concession on the entry fee into the Perth Mint is available to concession card holders to see a Gold Pouring Performance and to visit the Exhibition Area.
Discounted accommodation is available during the shoulder seasons of May and September for eligible concession card holders.
Travel and Transport
Free Travel is available to certain eligible groups.
