Our history
Blue Light Card began in 2008 with a simple purpose: to thank those who dedicate their lives to serving our communities. In 2022, we expanded that mission to Australia, recognising the incredible contribution of people working in healthcare, aged and disability care, teaching, emergency services and volunteering. With over 450 partner brands across leisure, technology, insurance and retail, we’re proud to give our members access to discounts they really value.
Key milestones
Company founded
Tom and Steve, two friends from the UK, noticed a gap in the market for thanking those within the emergency services, and the concept of Blue Light Card is created.
We're international!
Blue Light Card starts its international expansion and launches in Australia with new offices in Sydney.
We welcome our new CEO
Alidad Moghaddam is appointed as our new Chief Executive Officer. Our co-founders, Tom and Steve, remain as board members of Blue Light Card.
Teachers join our community
We expand our Blue Light Card community to include teachers, the people who are there to take care of the next generation.
The Morning Show feature
We broadcast our mission to the Australian public to say thank you to our frontline Aussie heroes in a tangible way, highlighting hundreds of exclusive discounts, just for them.