NEW BENEFITS FOR VETERAN CARD HOLDERS

Thousands of offers are now available to Veteran Card holders from businesses across Australia as part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant which was passed recently in Parliament.

Luke Howarth MP, Federal Member for Petrie said the Veteran Card is providing the opportunity for businesses and organisations across the country to show their support and recognition of veterans and say, ‘thank you for your service’.

“So far around 500 businesses are on board, making more than 10,000 offers available for Veteran Card holders, both over the counter and online,” Mr Howarth said.

“Veteran Card holders in the Petrie electorate are entitled to 25 per cent off their first pair of glasses at Specsavers Mango Hill, 20 per cent off at Tarocash Mango Hill and 40 per cent off in store at Sleepy’s Carseldine.

“Businesses and communities are encouraged to show their support for the Covenant by offering benefits or concessions for Veteran Card holders so if you’re a business in Petrie, get on board and support the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant.”

Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said the new Veteran Card will be available to all veterans as a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for their service.

“Our Government is committed to putting veterans and their families first and we provide more than $11 billion every year in support for veterans and their families,” Mr Chester said.

“Bringing corporate Australia on board will be a tangible benefit to the veteran community, with the card providing access to services and benefits for eligible veterans.

“We are proud to be partnering with APOD (Australian Partners of Defence) — an organisation founded and run by veteran families for veteran families — to ensure veterans can easily find local businesses in their area that are showing that respect and recognition of their service.

“I encourage veterans and reservists who have not already registered for the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant, which includes the Lapel Pin and Oath, to do so through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs online portal, MyService at dva.gov.au/myservice.

“Businesses can sign up to support the Covenant at apod.com.au/about/advertise while community organisations can register with DVA through recognition.dva.gov.au.

“The service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families to our nation is profound, and supporting our veterans through this program is a positive and tangible way to recognise that.”

Once card holders are registered with apod.com.au, they can gain access to offers from businesses in Petrie by searching online and using a unique offer code. Existing DVA Health Card holders can register directly through APOD or when they apply for the Covenant through MyService.

Businesses honouring the Veteran Card include retailers, travel and tourism operators, accommodation and car hire, entertainment, hospitality, restaurants, as well as service and trade industries such as gyms to automotive mechanics. Offers generally constitute discounts on goods, services and gift cards as well as promotional offers and concession listings. Discount values and redemption processes may vary, so check the relevant terms and conditions attached to each APOD offer.