Fairer V/Line Fares

We've promised to cap regional daily fares at the same price as a metro daily fare from 31 March 2023 - making public transport affordable and accessible to Victorians in every corner of our state.

This means more money in regional Victorians’ pockets and ensures families living in rural and regional Victoria can visit loved ones, and access health and education services in other regional cities and in Melbourne.

For more info visit: Introducing fairer fares for regional Victorians - Public Transport Victoria (ptv.vic.gov.au)

Free Kinder

As part of the once-in-a-generation Best Start, Best Life reform, our landmark Free Kinder program will give more Victorian parents - including many women - more flexibility to return to work if they choose.

• From 2023, three and four year old kinder will be free meaning families will save up to $2,500 a year for every child.
• From 2025, we’ll begin to open 50 government owned child care centres across the State in areas that need them most.
• And also from 2025 we’ll transition from 15 hours of four year old kinder to a 30 hour pre-prep program of play-based learning for every four-year-old child in Victoria.

Visit to find out more: Kinder | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Free TAFE

Our signature free TAFE policy is making TAFE courses in priority areas free, ensuring that rewarding careers are more accessible for more Victorians. Today there are more than 80 courses on the Free TAFE list and it's helping thousands of Victorians get the skills they need for the jobs they want.

And we have now extended Free TAFE to every Victorian. It means all Victorians can study for in‑demand jobs whether you already have a higher qualification or not.

TAFE is better today, than it's ever been.

Follow the link to find out more: Free TAFE for lots of jobs | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Free Rego for Eligible Apprentices

We’re backing Victoria’s hard-working apprentices and helping ease cost of living pressures by making vehicle registration free for eligible apprentices from next month.

The free vehicle registration will come into effect from 1 July 2023, saving eligible trade apprentices up to $876 every year.

Carpenters, joiners, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians and chefs are among the Victorian apprentices eligible for the free registration, if their employer can verify that the use of their vehicle is an essential part of their work.

Support To Pay Your Gas or Electricity Bill

Utility Relief Grant

Households who have a utility bill in arrears due to unexpected hardship may be eligible for a utility relief grant of up to $1,300 across gas and electricity bills. You can contact your gas or electricity provider to check if you are eligible, and they must assist their customers to apply.

Energy Assistance Program

If you're having difficulty paying your energy bill, you can access our Energy Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides Victorian energy consumers tailored, one-on-one assistance to nagivate the energy market and save money on their energy bills.

All you need is your most recent electricity bill and you'll be able to get help.

You can reach the EAP on 1800 161 215 to make an appointment or follow the link to find out more: Energy Assistance Program

Energy Concession

Eligible concession cardholders may receive an ongoing energy concession on their bills to discount the total costs. You can contact your gas or electricity provider to check your eligibility and apply.

Cheaper Drivers Licences

Free L-plate and P-plate Licences

We’re making L and P licences free!

New learner drivers will save up to $51.40 in learner licencing and online testing fees. While probationary drivers will save up to $133.30 in probationary licence and online hazard perception testing fees.

Discounted Licence Renewal for Safe Drivers

Motorists who have incurred no demerit points or committed other road safety offences for three years prior to their renewal will be rewarded with a 25 per cent discount on their next licence renewal.

For more info go here: Motorist Package and Safe Driver Discount : VicRoads

Sick Pay Guarantee

If you have friends, neighbours, teenagers, co-workers, a cleaner or a favourite cafe. chances are you know a casual worker.

Most of them don't get sick pay, so they often have to choose between a day’s pay and looking after themselves and their loved ones health.

Now, with the Sick Pay Guarantee, eligible casual and contract workers in many industries can now register online, and access up to five days of sick and carer’s pay per year.

Check it out here: Sick Pay Guarantee | Work and volunteering | Service Victoria

State School's Relief

Helps with the cost of new school uniforms, shoes and other essential items for families who are facing hardship.

State Schools’ Relief (SSR) provides practical support to students in government schools across Victoria so that every student, regardless of background, can fully participate in education.

Schools can apply directly via the SSR online portal whenever they believe there is a need to support a student whose family/carers are facing difficulty in providing the appropriate uniform, footwear, or educational items for attending school.

If you are a parent or carer and you need financial assistance with your child’s government education, please request an appointment with your school principal, assistant principal, or welfare/wellbeing coordinator to discuss your needs.

Further information: State Schools' Relief (stateschoolsrelief.org.au)