Greater Geelong veterans will be able to travel for free across Victoria’s entire public transport network during Veterans’ Health Week.
Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman encouraged all local veterans, war widows and war widowers to access free travel across public transport in Victoria from October 13 to 20.
Veterans’ Health Week is run each year across Australia focused on the health and wellbeing of those who have served and their families.
This year’s theme – Keep Connected – aims to promote good health and wellbeing in the everyday lives of veterans and their families and shine a light on the importance of social togetherness.
“We owe our veterans so much appreciation and thanks – free public transport during Veterans Health Week is one way we can show our gratitude and support,” Ms Suleyman said.
Greater Geelong veterans, war widows and war widowers will be able to travel free throughout Veterans’ Health Week across all bus, tram and train networks in metro Melbourne and regional Victoria.
To take up the offer, veterans need to travel with either a Victorian Veterans Card – Victoria, an ex-service association or returned from active service badge, a Department of Veterans’ Affairs gold or white card or a Category ‘V’ Victorian public transport concession card.
Holders of Veterans Concession Myki, EDA/TPI or War Veterans/War Widow Free Travel Pass can touch on and off as usual. Myki fares won’t be charged during this period.
Accessing your veterans card is made easy through the Service Victoria app and website, and it has already been downloaded by more than 19,000 veterans.
