Senior Victorians will have access to eight days of free public transport this month, thanks to the State Government and their support of the month-long Seniors Festival.
The annual event will see over 2000 events held across the region, addressing this year’s theme of ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’
Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt said the free travel would allow senior citizens the chance to reconnect and explore all that the state had to offer.
“These eight days of free travel are all about celebrating our older Victorians and helping them to fully embrace the fantastic Seniors Festival events across the state,” she said.
“Throughout the festival, seniors get free rides on public transport across the state— exploring new places and participating in engaging events during these eight days of free public travel.”
The free travel is available now until October 13, and will apply to all forms of public transport, including trams, trains, buses, and coach services in metro, regional, and rural areas.
Cardholders will need to carry their Seniors Card while travelling and touch on and off with their myki as usual—but myki cards won’t be charged.
To celebrate the Seniors Festival in the Mitchell Shire, two Morning Melodies events will be held in the region, with the first on Thursday, October 10 at Greater Beveridge Community Centre, and the second on Tuesday, October 22 at the Kilmore Senior Citizens Club.
Both events will run from 10.30am–12.30pm and are free to attend.
A Country Concert will also be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 10am–12pm at Broadford Hall. Bookings are essential, and close 9am Monday, October 14.
To book online, visit www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/discovermitchell/awards-ceremonies-and-events/events/country-concert-seniors-festival-2024.
