Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Monday, 23 January 2023 Seniors living in the region will save $250 on travel costs thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state government’s...

​​Wednesday, 19 January 2022​ Local seniors can now apply for the 2022 NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card, providing $250 credit to help with everyday travel costs. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the popular initiative, which has seen more than 9,800 Cards issued to seniors in the Cootamundra electorate in 2021, has been extended for another two years. “The Regional Seniors Travel Card was a commitment the NSW Government made before the 2019 NSW election, and I’m pr

​​Friday, 25 June 2021​ The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 prepaid VISA card designed to ease the burden of travel costs for eligible seniors in rural, regional and remote areas including the Cootamundra electorate. Increased funding will allow the card to be extended from 2022 to additional seniors in the regions, including people of Age Pension age who receive either a Disability Pension or a Carers Payment from Services Australia. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cook

​​Friday, 17 January 2020​ Regional seniors will be able to apply for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card from Wednesday, 29 January, which will ease the burden of travel costs for seniors living in the bush. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said travel was one of the most significant household costs faced by seniors living in rural and regional areas. “This card is about making it easier for seniors to access services, do their shopping and to stay conn