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Free public transport across Victoria
Transport Victoria has announced that public transport will be free across the state from Tuesday 31 March to Thursday 30 April.
This includes Melbourne trains, trams and buses; and regional trains, coaches and buses (including intertown and regional town bus services).
You do not need to tap on, but if you do, you will not be charged.
Free travel is limited to trips solely within Victoria (with an exception for travel to Albury, Mount Gambier and Deniliquin). Airport buses, ferries and privately-run services are excluded.
Myki passes will not be charged during the free travel period and will be extended in the background before paid travel recommences without needing to contact Transport Victoria.
The state government has announced that there will be disruptions to Eastern Freeway access as they carry out important works on the Springvale Road entry ramp.
Wednesday 8 April 10pm to Friday 24 April 11.59pm
Springvale Road citybound entry ramp closed.
Rubix Support
Contact Rubix Support
Call (03) 9088 7582
PO Box 2105, Ivanhoe East, 3079
Free PT Travel for U18s for 2026
Save up to $755 per child, per year with a youth myki.
Buy a Youth myki today and tap on for free travel from 1 January 2026.
Find out more at www.transport.vic.gov.au/youthmyki
Are you looking to develop the skills and confidence to advocate for your child at school?
Join our friends at ACD for this FREE online workshop called Advocating at School.
You will get practical information to build your skills and confidence to better advocate for your child and learn how to build a positive relationship with your child’s school.
It’s a 2-hour online workshop led by facilitators who are parents of children with disability.
You will learn
- Children’s rights in education
- Creating positive partnerships with your child’s school
- Support in government schools
- Steps to advocacy
Other families have said
Families who attended this workshop said they left feeling confident, informed, and grateful for the valuable resources shared.
- “Hearing from people with lived experience was really encouraging and made me feel supported and less alone.”
- “The workshop covered everything I was looking for. Easy‑to‑follow content and useful resources to support me afterwards.”
Workshop dates:
- Monday 27 April: 10:00 am
- Tuesday 28 April: 10:00 am
- Tuesday 28 April: 7:00 pm
- Wednesday 29 April: 7:00 pm
Registrations are filling quickly – register now.
MyTime, Mt Evelyn
Why MyTime?
MyTime is for parents and carers of a child with a disability, chronic conditions, or other additional needs, including developmental delay.
