New retirement villages laws
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/new-retirement-villages-lawsAug 27, 2026 New laws for retirement villages are here.
Turn sunshine into savings with the Midday Power Saver
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/turn-sunshine-savings-midday-power-saverAug 27, 2026 From Thursday 1 October 2026, eligible households can save money with Victoria’s Midday Power Saver program. Access 3 hours of free electricity every day between 11 am and 2 pm.
Social housing champions
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/social-housing-championsAug 27, 2026 Nominations for the 2025 Social Housing Volunteer Awards are open.
Protect yourself against pneumococcal disease
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/protect-yourself-against-pneumococcal-diseaseAug 26, 2026 Pneumococcal disease can cause serious illness, especially in older adults. If you are 65 years or over, you may be eligible for a free dose.
Alert: Misleading websites and the Victorian Seniors Card
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/alert-misleading-websites-and-victorian-seniors-cardJun 12, 2026 Be aware of websites that charge a fee to apply for a Victorian Seniors Card. These websites are misleading. It’s free to get a Victorian Seniors Card. Always visit Seniors Online to apply for or manage your card.
Free RSV vaccine
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/free-rsv-vaccineJun 12, 2026 From May 2026, eligible older Victorians can access a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.
20% off vehicle registrations
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/20-vehicle-registrationsJun 12, 2026 Until Friday 31 July 2026, Victorians can apply for 20% off their vehicle registration payments through Service Victoria.
Join the Get Active Victoria Winter Challenge 2026
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/join-get-active-victoria-winter-challenge-2026Jun 12, 2026 Can your team average 30 minutes of activity every day for 2 weeks? Take part for your chance to win a $1,000 Rebel Sport eGift card or $500 Kathmandu gift card.
Discover Victoria this winter!
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/discover-victoria-winterJun 12, 2026 Winter is the perfect time to discover Victoria.
AusAlert coming to your mobile device
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/ausalert-coming-your-mobile-deviceJun 11, 2026 Mobile devices across Australia may soon receive a test alert as part of the Australian Government’s new emergency messaging system.
Reduce your risk of flu in 2026
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/reduce-your-risk-flu-2026Mar 2, 2026 Flu (influenza) is a highly contagious virus that causes widespread illness each year. Annual flu vaccination is recommended. If you are 65 years and over, you may be eligible to have a free flu vaccine each year.
2026 Victorian Honour Roll of women nominations now open
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/2026-victorian-honour-roll-women-nominations-now-openMar 2, 2026 It’s time to recognise the outstanding achievements of exceptional women.
Reviewed 25 August 2026

