Cost of Living Support

The Allan Labor Government is supporting Victorian families with the cost of living. 

Here's how: 

Support for families

 

Free public transport for kids and teens under 18

Beginning 1 January 2026, all Victorians under 18 will be eligible for free public transport anywhere in the state. For families, it’ll deliver savings of up to $755 per child. 

Get Active Kids $200 voucher

Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees.

Free Kinder - saving families up to $2,600 per child

Free Kinder is available in Three- and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs across Victoria at participating services.

Free Glasses for Kids program

Provides free vision screening and, if needed, further testing and free glasses to participating Prep to Year 3 students. 

Free zoo visits and Melbourne Museum entry for kinds under 16

Children under 16 can receive free admission to Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo, and Werribee Open Range Zoo on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Children under 16 can visit the Melbourne Museum for free too.

Children under 5 can visit free to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

Eligible students can receive a $400 payment to assist with the costs associated with school camps, sports and excursions. 

Smile Squad

Smile Squad delivers free oral health promotion, dental check-ups and treatment to Victorian government school students at school.

Free pads and tampons in up to 700 public places

Free vending machines with pads and tampons are being installed at up to 700 public places across Victoria, including public hospitals, TAFEs, courts, libraries, staffed train stations and major cultural institutions like Melbourne Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria.

Period products stocked in all government schools

Free pads and tampons are available in every government school in Victoria

Early parenting centres

Early Parenting Centres (EPCs) are a free primary health service. They provide specialist support for Victorian families with children from birth and up to 4 years.

Free Pharmacy Care 

We have enabled pharmacies to treat more conditions with medicines usually only available with a GP script - saving you a trip to the doctor. We're also covering the cost of consultation fees, enabling Victorians to access this pharmacist care for free.

School Breakfast Clubs program

Since the program was established in 2016, it has delivered more than 40 million healthy and nutritious meals to students in participating schools across the state

3, 6, 12-month rego

Pay less upfront when you choose a 3- or 6-month registration renewal.

Support for seniors and veterans

 

Free PTV on weekends

From 1 January 2026, Seniors Card holders will be able to use public transport for free on weekends. Cardholders will continue to be eligible for a 50 per cent discount off the full fare on weekdays.

Senior Discounts

There is a range of discounts, concession entry and travel vouchers for seniors.

Patient Travel Subsidies

Travel/accommodation subsidies for rural Victorians travelling long distances to see health specialists.

Victorian Veterans Concessions

Veterans are eligible for a card with discounts on vehicle rego and free fishing and boating licenses.

Electricity discounts and winter gas discounts

For eligible concession card holders.

Support for renters and young people

 

Establishment of Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria 

RDRV will help renters and rental providers get the support they need. Whether it's settling a dispute or asking a question, they are there to offer support and assistance.

Free L-plate and P-plate licences and online testing

The Labor Government has cut costs for new drivers and their families with the abolition of learner and probationary licence fees, as well as online testing fees.

Victorian Homebuyer Fund

A shared equity scheme supporting people to buy their first home.

Free TAFE 

More than 80 Free TAFE qualifications and short courses without the cost of tuition fees, even if you already hold a VET qualification or degree can be accessed.

The Allen Labor Government has announced more than 5,000 Fee-Free TAFE places in construction and housing sector courses.

Free car rego for apprentices, saving up to $865 a year

Trade apprentices using their own car for work may be eligible for free car registration.