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Madeline HELLEREN

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Free public transport

From 1 January 2026, people aged under 18 can travel free on all Victorian public transport services using a new youth myki card. This includes trams, trains, buses and coach services.

To access free travel, they must tap the myki card on and off each time they travel. For areas that do not use myki cards, they must show their myki card to travel free.

More information about the youth myki card will be available later in Term 4, 2025 – refer to the myki types webpage on the Transport Victoria website - myki types - Transport Victoria

For more information about other travel options to school, and support for eligible students, refer to the Travelling to school webpage on the Victorian Government website - Travelling to school | vic.gov.au

Webpage to help families and students prepare for a new school year

A new school year is an exciting time for students and families, but it can be a big step – particularly for those starting Prep, secondary school or VCE.

The Department of Education has a webpage with resources and information to help you prepare for the new school year.

During the school holidays, please consider reading through the resources, which include:

• tips to help transition from kinder to Prep, primary to secondary school, and Year 10 to VCE

• what to expect at school

• help with school costs and fees

• health and wellbeing guidance to support children’s mental health. Please refer to the New year of learning webpage - A new year of learning | vic.gov.au

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