SENIORS living in the Myall Lakes region can now access their Seniors and Seniors Savers Card digitally via the Service NSW app for the first time since its introduction in 1992.

The rollout of the digital card follows a successful pilot with 4,000 participants, with the vast majority giving it the thumbs up.

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Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello said that this will be an extension of the other Service NSW app programs which seniors have embraced over the past two years.

“Seniors have already embraced the Service App in ways including the Dine and Discover program, Digital Driver’s Licence and QR code check-ins.

“This digital option provides them with greater choice and flexibility in a secure and convenient manner, meaning that there is one less thing for people to carry around,” Mr Dominello said.

This now brings this service, which has been beneficial for easing the cost of living for seniors since 1992, into the twenty-first century.

When this initiative was first introduced by the then Premier of NSW, John Fahey, 250,000 seniors had access to discounts and rebates from 320 goods and service providers.

It is now one of the largest programs of its kind in Australia with 1.8 million seniors able to access discounts and rebates at over 6,500 shops, travel, entertainment and professional services.

Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the Seniors and Seniors Saver Cards have been incredibly important for easing the cost of living in NSW for 30 years.

“This digital option will make life easier for our seniors today and our seniors tomorrow, who are growing more accustomed to using technology rather than using a physical card,” Mr Bromhead said.

The digital cards will be opt-in only and customers will continue to receive a physical card.

To find instructions on how to add a digital Seniors or Senior Savers Card to the Service NSW app or to learn more visit service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/nsw-seniors-card-program.

By Tara CAMPBELL