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If you have reached retirement age, Age Pension ensures you have an adequate income in your retirement

Are you planning for or needing help in retirement? (Centrelink)

Centrelink's access page for information about payments and services for those who are planning for, or needing help in, retirement

Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards

A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card helps reduce the cost of prescription medicines if you are of Age Pension age, but do not qualify for Age Pension

Investing for Your Retirement

Downloadable booklet that helps people to make informed decisions about their savings and investments, before and after retirement

Pension Bonus Scheme

The Pension Bonus Scheme provides a tax-free lump sum for people who defer claiming Age Pension and continue to work

Pensioner Concession Cards

A Pensioner Concession Card entitles holders to reduced cost medicines, and other concessions. It is issued annually to pensioners and recipients of certain other benefits

Retirement villages (Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading)

Consumer information on the rights and obligations of residents and prospective residents, and operators, of retirement villages, under the Tasmanian Retirement Villages Act 2004

Seniors Bureau

The Seniors Bureau develops policy and strategic plans to promote improved health and wellbeing for older Tasmanians

Seniors Card

Details of the Seniors Card which allows government and business discounts for Tasmanians over 60 not in paid employment of more than 20 hours per week. Includes application and business registration information

Super decisions

A superannuation guide from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (includes calculators)

Tasmanian Government concessions

Guide to State Government concessions available to the broader community and to those on low or fixed incomes, those with a disability and their carers, seniors, veterans, widows, sole parents and students

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