Seniors
Information for Seniors and links to websites

Justices of the Peace - Honorary Justices
JP's can authorise and witness many documents including statutory declarations and affadavits within Victoria.

Australian Government - Do Not Call Register
The Do Not Call Register is administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Individuals can register for free their home phone and mobile phone numbers by internet, post or telephone. Visit their website for more information.

Petitions
A petition is a direct way for citizens or groups to place their concerns before Parliament and ask for action to be taken.  It is a way of demonstrating to the government issues that members of the public feel strongly about.

Congratulatory Messages

Messages are available for -

90th birthday
100th birthday
50th wedding anniversary (Golden)
60th wedding anniversary (Diamond) and each year after

Applications should be made on the 'Request for Congratulatory Message' form which is available from my office. A period of one month's notice is recommended for processing requests.

Belated messages may be made up to one month after the birthday or wedding anniversary has passed, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please phone 5799 2760 or email benedict.hardman@parliament.vic.gov.au to request a form

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Free Victorian Flags

Free Victorian Flags are provided by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to community groups and voluntary organisations to display on an exterior flag pole or at public meetings.

If your organisation does not qualify for a free flag they may be purchased from commercial suppliers.

To request a flag or the name of a commercial supplier please contact my office on 5799 2760 or email benedict.hardman@parliament.vic.gov.au

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Seniors

Seniors Card
The Seniors Card is available to persons aged 60 years or over who are permanent residents of Victoria and who are employed less than 35 hours per week or not in paid employment. If you would like an application form visit my office and pick one up or phone 5799 2760 and we will post one out to you OR call the Seniors Card Hotline on 1300 797210.

Office of Senior Victorians
The Office of Senior Victorians is committed to enhancing the quality of life of seniors by promoting positive ageing and encouraging the community to plan for an ageing population. www.seniors

Council on the Ageing
COTA Victoria is the peak body representing the wide-ranging needs and interests of older people in the Victorian community. www.cotavic

State Concessions
The Victorian Government offers concessions to holders of -

• Pensioner Concession Card
• Health Care Card
• Certain Veterans' Affairs cards.

Discounts are available on the following -

• gas, water and electricity bills
• council rates
• public transport
• stamp duty on properties
• car registration
• other services

For information on eligibility and how to apply see State Concessions or call the Concessions Information Line 1800 658 521.

Seniors in Seymour Electorate

U3A stands for University of the Third Age
U3A is about sharing skills and interests for mutual benefit of all members. It is about keeping minds active and in touch with others especially in the retirement years. It is about having a good time with others while learning.

U3A in your district - Seymour, Kilmore, Healesville, Yea

More information for Seniors

Victorian Government Health Information

Go for your Life - for older adults

Better Health Channel

Nurse on Call

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Petitions

Legislative Assembly

Petitions need to follow a particular format before they can be tabled in the Legislative Assembly. There is a format to follow and rules about content, language, signatures and arranging presentation.

To ensure your petition is accepted and tabled in the Assembly please go to the Parliament of Victoria website and read or download the fact sheets available - www.parliament.vic.gov.au

Alternatively, contact my office and the information can be posted to you.

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