Older Canberrans

Seniors Card If you're over 60, check if you can apply for the free Seniors Card and get discounts on products and services.

Help with the cost of living If you are over 60 and living in your own home, you may be able to get help with everyday costs.

Taxi discounts If you're not able to use public transport, check if you can apply for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.

Community bus Check if you can use the community bus to drive you to appointments in your local area.

ACT public transport Check if you can get free or discounted travel on public buses and light rail.

Help to decide what home you need Free advice from the Housing Options Advisory Service about housing options to meet your needs.

Affordable rentals for over 65s Rental properties for people over 65 on low incomes. Check if you can apply for the Affordable Rental Scheme.

Discounted rates You could get up to $750 off your rates and $98 off the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Levy if you have a concession card.

Pay your rates later If you’re 65 or over and have at least 75% equity in your home, you can apply to pay your rates later, with a low interest rate.

Health care services Help to prevent or treat health issues at Canberra Health Services' clinics or in your home.

After a hospital stay Up to 12 weeks support and therapy after a hospital stay through the Transitional Therapy and Care Program.

Rehabilitation and community care Help with rehabilitation and other selfcare at community health centres.

End-of-life and palliative care options Advice and care options for someone who is dying, family and loved ones.

Respite care Day and overnight respite care from 1 day to 3 weeks at Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre.

Older Persons ACT Legal Service Fee legal advice for elder abuse, enduring power of attorney, guardianship and financial arrangements with family members.

Public Trustee and Guardian Advice on making a will, managing your estate and appointing a power of attorney.

Support My Decision Get support to make decisions or support someone you know to make decisions.

Older Persons Advocacy Free advocacy for people over 65 years and their carers from the ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service.

Council on the Ageing Services to improve the lives of older Canberrans including help with housing and ageing options, digital support, exercise programs, the community shed and garden.

Office for Seniors We manage ACT Government policy on issues affecting older Canberrans.

Ministerial Council on Ageing We give advice to the ACT Government on issues affecting older Canberrans.