Carers are being celebrated this week across the country for National Carers Week, with the Victorian government even throwing in free public transport travel to sweeten the deal.
Victorian Carer Card holders will be able to explore metro Melbourne and regional Victoria free of charge until October 19, helping carers get to celebratory events for carers throughout National Carers Week and connect with family and friends.
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Carers and volunteers minister Ros Spence encourages Victoria’s dedicated carers to take advantage of free travel on trams, buses and trains.
“Carers often put their own needs aside to care for others, and it’s important we acknowledge their unwavering support to friends and loved ones and celebrate them as much possible,” Spence says.
Carer Card holders can use their carer myki card to touch on and off as usual, with no charges during this period. Carers will need to carry their Victorian Carer Card or a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card on public transport.
More than 750,000 Victorian unpaid carers provide care and assistance to a family member or friend with support needs due to disability, chronic illness, or older age.
National Carers Week runs from October 13 to 19 and is an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate carers of all ages and backgrounds, acknowledging the vital role they play in our community.
“It’s vital that carers carve out some time for themselves – and our extensive public transport system across Victoria will help them be able to get out and connect with others during National Carers Week,” public and active transport minister Gabrielle Williams says.
More information on the free public transport offer is available at ptv.vic.gov.au.
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