Cost of Living Support
$250 Power Saving Bonus
The $250 Power Saving Bonus is a one-off $250 payment for Victorian households to help ease cost-of-living pressures. Apply below:
You can also call our office on (03) 9568 2456 and we will fill out the application for you.
For more information contact Victorian Energy Compare on 1800 000 VEC (832).
Sick Pay Guarantee
Guaranteed five days of sick pay for workers in casual and insecure work in eligible industries.
Sick Pay Guarantee is fully funded by the Victorian Government at no cost to you or your employer.
Sign up below:
Free TAFE
We’ve 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. We’ll always back TAFE, because we’ll always back Victorian workers.
Over 100,000 Victorians have taken advantage of this program since it was announced in 2019. Call 13 18 23 or find out more below.
Free L and P Licences
New learner drivers will save up to $51.40 in learner licensing and online testing fees. Probationary
drivers will save up to $133.30 in probationary license and online hazard perception testing fees. Learn more at:
Safe Driver Reward
If you haven’t incurred any demerit points or committed a road safety offence in the 3 years before your licence expiry, you’ll get a 25% discount on your licence renewal. Learn more below:
Free Kinder
To relieve pressure on household budgets, we’re going to make kinder for three- and four-year old’s free – saving parents up to $2500.
We’re going to build 50 government-owned and operated childcare centres in places that really need them, with extended hours.
And we’re going to transition four-year-old-kinder to a new, free, 30 hour play based learning year of ‘Pre-Prep’ to give every child the best start in life, and get them ready for school. Find out more:
Victorian Veterans Card
Our current serving and ex-serving veterans have made an enormous contribution to our state, and our nation. That’s why the Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its election promise to deliver the Veterans Card.
Veterans will now be able to register for the Victorian Veterans Card which offers the following benefits:
- A $100 discount for one vehicle registration each year.
- Free Public Transport on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
- Access to Veterans Employment Programs run by the Victorian Government.
- Free trailer and caravan registration.
- A free annual fishing licence.
- Free boating licenses, for a 5-year licence.
Sign up here:
Capped V/Line Fares
V/Line are now be capped to the metro daily fare.
It means that regional residents can get to Melbourne easily and cheaply – and we can travel all over our great state at a low price to explore all the amazing things Victoria has on offer.
Smile Squad
Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that offers free dental care to all Victorian government school students.
The friendly Smile Squad dental team visits schools to provide annual oral health packs, dental health examinations and follow-up treatment as needed.
With cost of living rising, Smile Squad provides some relief to families, and gives piece of mind to know children are getting the dental care they need.
Establishing sound oral health from an early age gives children the best chance of maintaining it into adulthood. Learn more: