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48 hours to vote for your favourite charity! Hi guys - as of the time of writing this post, our 'post for charity' initiative (https://seniorsdiscountclub.com.au/threads/the-seniors-discount-club-christmas-charity-fundraiser.40964/) has about 11 more hours to run... The chances are, by the time...

The Seniors Discount Club Christmas Charity Fundraiser! Hello Seniors Discount Club Community! We're thrilled to announce our very special charity event, designed with you, our vibrant community of Australians over 65, in mind. It's simple, meaningful, and a way for us all to give back...

Are you one of the 87% of Australians who've seen their home insurance premiums skyrocket with their most recent renewal notice? If so, you're not alone. According to a recent national survey by Choice, nearly nine out of ten policyholders are feeling the pinch. The Actuaries Institute’s...

Are you a senior Australian driving less than 10,000 km a year? If so, you might be paying too much for your car insurance and could benefit by switching to a pay-as-you-drive policy*. With the average car insurance premium rising by $274 in 2023 compared to 2022, it's time to take a closer look...

In a shocking revelation, a national survey by Choice found that nearly 87% of home and contents insurance policyholders have seen their premiums rise with their most recent renewal notice. The Actuaries Institute’s research further confirms this alarming trend, revealing a 28% increase in...

In 2023, Australian homeowners were hit with a staggering 28% increase in home insurance premiums, the largest average rise in two decades. According to the Actuaries Institute, the median home insurance premium surged by over $400, reaching an all-time high of $1,894. This has left nearly one...

Are you a senior Australian born before 1959? If so, you could be overpaying for your car insurance. With the average national increase in car insurance premiums at 18% compared to last year, it's more important than ever to look for a better offer. According to Canstar data, the average car...

Are you aware that Australians are shelling out an average of $274 more on their car insurance in 2023? That's a whopping 18 per cent increase compared to last year, according to Canstar’s Steve Mickenbecker. But don't despair, there's a solution that could help you save big on your car...

It's no secret that the cost of living is on the rise, and for Australian seniors, the pinch is being felt particularly in the realm of car insurance. "The average increase we're seeing nationally is 18 per cent compared to last year," says Canstar’s Steve Mickenbecker. That's an average...

As an older driver, you've likely seen your car insurance premiums rise year after year. But did you know that the average increase in car insurance premiums across Australia is a whopping 18% compared to last year? That's according to Canstar’s Steve Mickenbecker. In fact, Canstar data reveals...

Acerbic Aunt: AIBU for refusing to attend my sister's wedding because she won't let my boyfriend come? Hi guys! I'm posting both this 'Am I Being Unreasonable' (AIBU) question and answer on behalf of two members who wish to remain anonymous. I've decided to give the person who answered the...

While we are always eager to embrace the positive changes life brings, we understand that there are some things you simply do not tamper with, such as comfort food. On this occasion, we’re talking about that classic, go-to essential: garlic bread. The familiar, nostalgic whiff of garlic...

Money-saving can be tricky, especially amid the cost of living crisis. But it’s not all doom and gloom – there are ways to save a few dollars here and there! This brings us to our story today. A Mum from Healesville, Jojo, was lucky enough to come across a particularly lucrative strategy - one...

Gone are the days of simple teddy bears and building blocks for Christmas. Oh, how the selection of toys has grown over the years, presenting us with such a broad array of options for our little loved ones each festive season. One thing, however, remains constant - everyone loves a bargain. And...

The Official Crossword Thread

October Competition: Trivia questions and answers! Hi guys! For those of you who don't know, we run a daily trivia game (you can view the latest one here: https://seniorsdiscountclub.com.au/trivia/latest-thread) We've put together a bunch of questions and answers in the past - around a...

SDC Rewards September Update - What's happening? Hi there everyone! I’ve been meaning to do a little SDC Rewards update to accompany my first post back in mid August. If you haven’t read that one yet, you can have a quick squiz here...

These days, living expenses are going through the roof, and Aussies are feeling the pinch all too hard. It's no wonder, then, that recent research conducted by Coles found that 67 per cent of us are actively budgeting to reduce our household costs. The survey, carried out earlier this month...

Let's talk about ‘mash-ups’, those odd and unpredictable combinations that make us go, 'Why didn't I think of that?' Well, there's a delicious one making a buzz in the food scene at present, and it's all thanks to food boffins over at McDonald's. We're talking about an iconic Australian...

Avid SDC travellers, great news: Virgin Australia might have just the thing for you. Their big, bold, bonanza sale Flight Frenzy has been launched, and it's raining cheap tickets to dream destinations across Australia and enticing overseas spots like Bali and Fiji. Now's your chance to get...