Discounts Available
Pharmaceutical Allowance
A regular extra payment to help with medicine costs if you receive certain other payments
Telephone Allowance
A quarterly payment to help with phone and internet costs if you receive certain other payments.
Energy Supplement
An extra payment to help with energy costs if you get certain payments.
Discounts Available
Some of the great discounts available with a Carer Card:
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5% off Woolworths gifts cards
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20% off at Salvos stores
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Concessions on public transport on weekdays and free travel on weekends, if you use a Carer Coded myki card.
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$1.10 movie tickets at Hoyts cinema, valid until December 2024. Must have the person with them for this offer.
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Qantas Carer Concession Card: This is a photo ID card which is valid for 3 years and has an administration fee of $49.50.
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Check your local business and council for further local discounts.
Service NSW
Check Service NSW for offers regularly. Some current offers are:
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Carers registration Refund - Carers can get a refund on some of their vehicle tax.
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NRMA's free roadside assistance for drivers 16 to 20 for 2 years.
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Free essential plumbing with Sydney Water - for people experiencing financial difficulties.
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First Lap - $50 swimming voucher towards the cost of swimming lessons for ages 3 to 6.
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Active and Creative kids - Parents, guardians and carers receiving FTB can apply for a $50 voucher twice a year
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Register your concession card with NSW TrainLink to access Regional Pensioner Travel Vouchers
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No Interest Loan Schemes (NILS)
National Companion Card
A companion card allows people with a significant and permanent disability who require attendant care support to attend many venues and activities without worrying about the cost of a companion's ticket.
A companion card can be used when purchasing a ticket from any business that is participating in the scheme.
Carer Card
Unlike the Companion Card, you can use the Carer Card without your child being with you for discounts on shopping and services, and on public transport. The Carer card is issued in your name.You can get a Carer Card if you receive Carer Payment or Carer Allowance.
Foster, kinship, and permanent carers are also eligible to apply.
Carer Gateway
Other supports include Carer Gateway, a resource to assist carers in meeting their owns needs and taking care.
Call them on 1800 422 737