National Seniors was established by a group of visionary Queenslanders in 1976. National Seniors Association Ltd (National Seniors) merged with Mature Australia of New South Wales and Later Years of Queensland in 1991. Further mergers included Self Funded Retirees of Western Australia and ARPA Over 50s Association Ltd.

National Seniors is a not-for-profit, membership-based community organisation which has as its major objectives:

• To provide economic and social benefits for people 50 years and over;
• Represent its members' views to government at all levels; and
• To make donations and provide service and advice to charitable institutions assisting people 50 years and over.

With a membership of over 200,000, National Seniors is Australia's largest organisation representing those aged 50 years and over. Our membership is comprised of those in the workforce, those on social security pensions and self funded retirees.