{"id":94786,"date":"2024-02-09T17:02:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T06:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=94786"},"modified":"2024-02-09T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T06:03:08","slug":"support-for-seniors-more-than-on-the-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/living\/support-for-seniors-more-than-on-the-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for seniors more than on the cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Victorian Government is committed to supporting seniors in our community with initiatives such as the Victorian Seniors Card.<\/p>\n

Introduced in 1991, more than one million Victorian seniors now hold a card.<\/p>\n

The Seniors Card encourages people to keep active and engaged in the community by providing incentives and making it more affordable to get out and about.<\/p>\n

To be eligible for the card, you need to meet these three criteria:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be 60 years of age or older;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work less than 35 hours per week in paid employment; and<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be a permanent resident of Australia, residing in Victoria.<\/p>\n

Seniors Card holders receive numerous benefits, including discounts from more than 4000 participating businesses across Victoria.<\/p>\n

To apply for a Seniors Card, submit an application form online at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au<\/strong><\/a> or contact my office for assistance.<\/p>\n

Victorian Seniors card holders are also eligible for a seniors\u2019 myki, which provides the following benefits:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A 50 per cent discount on trains, trams and buses, including V\/Line trains and coaches;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to free off-peak travel vouchers each year.<\/p>\n

More information about the Seniors myki can be found at ptv.vic.gov.au\/tickets\/myki\/concessions-and-free-travel\/seniors<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Premier and Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, visits U3A Bendigo Men\u2019s Hobby Day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Victorian Government understands the pressures households face and is working to drive down the cost of living and provide support with initiatives such as short-term vehicle registration and vehicle registration discounts for eligible concession card holders.<\/p>\n

The cost of V\/Line travel across the state has been slashed, bringing regional fares into line with metro fares.<\/p>\n

The weekday cost of a full fare is $10.60 and $5.30 for a concession, and on the weekends, it is $7.20 for a full fare and $3.50 for a concession.<\/p>\n

The Victorian Government is also supporting households with their energy bills with initiatives such as the Victorian Default Officer (VDO).<\/p>\n

The VDO is still cheaper than the price of standing offers prior to its introduction in 2019.<\/p>\n

The recently introduced Victorian Veterans Card provides discounts on vehicle registration and free fishing and boating licences.<\/p>\n

Please feel welcome to contact my office if you would like further information about any of the above initiatives or if I can assist you with any State Government information.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jacinta Allan MP – Member for Bendigo East<\/strong><\/p>\n

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