Seniors Guide to Council - Townsville City Council - Queensland ...

For further information, contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 878 001.
pensioner transport subsidy scheme (ptss)
This subsidy is provided to residents in the Townsville local government area who receive a
Commonwealth Government Pension (either through Centrelink or Veterans Affairs).
The recipients of the PTSS card are eligible for a 30 per cent discount on local bus fares. This is in addition
to their 50 per cent pensioner’s discount provided by the State Government, bringing the total discount to
80 per cent. Both the PTSS card and pension card must be shown to the driver for the discount to be given.
In addition, all eligible PTSS recipients who permanently reside on Magnetic Island are eligible to receive
20, $3.00 discount ferry vouchers per annum. When purchasing ferry tickets both the voucher and pension
card must be presented. Voucher holders may use more than one voucher per ticket purchase.
For further information, contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 878 001.
aboriginal and torres strait islanders elders yarnin’ circle
This program consists of a series of regular social activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders.
The aim of this program is to bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders to reduce social
isolation and to provide information about what is happening in the community.
For further information, contact Community Services on 1300 878 001.
active and healthy seniors program
Townsville City Council offers eight weeks of fun, friendly and low cost physical activity and recreation to
promote and encourage active and healthy lifestyles for the over-50’s of Townsville.
This program is designed as a “come and try” for seniors to take part in a physical activity tailored
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