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Going Digital
You may be entitled to support to switch to a digital signal on your television if you're on Invalid's Benefit, were on Invalid's Benefit before going onto NZ Super, are or were receiving a Veteran's Pension or are aged over 75 with a Community Services Card
Monitored Medical Alarm Services
The Ministry of Social Development is holding an open, competitive, selection process for determining which medical alarm suppliers will be accredited to supply medical alarms funded through the Disability Allowance.
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Register your email address with us to receive information updates
Occasionally we would like to email seniors-related information to our clients, such as annual increases to superannuation rates or SuperGold Card updates.
If you are 65 years and over and would like to receive emailed information, email the following information to us at the Sign Up link below:
- Your name
- Your address
- Your email address
- Your SuperGold Card client number (if you have one). This is noted on the back of your SuperGold Card.
Keep your information safe
The Office for the Privacy Commissioner has released a set of advice cards to help people keep their information safe.
Topics include protecting yourself against scams and keeping your information safe online.
Safe and Sound - new resource for seniors from Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand has published a new resource for older people on safety at home and in the community.
Staying Safe - resources for senior road users
New Zealand Transport Agency launch new senior road user education resources.
Extra funding for SuperGold Card transport
Read more about the extra funding for SuperGold Card transport on the Ministry of Transport's website.
Future Focus
Future Focus is a package of welfare reforms designed to get working-age people back into work as quickly as possible. It comes into effect from 27 September 2010 and includes changes to abatements, hardship assistance and childcare assistance that may affect some seniors.
More information is available at the following link:
New rules for people on New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension to go overseas
The Government has made some changes to legislation that will make it easier for people on New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension to go overseas. New rules have applied from 5 January 2010. If you'd like to know more please contact our International Services team:
International Services: 0800 777 227
