Get involved with 16 Days of Activism
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/news/get-involved-16-days-activismOct 1, 2026 Join the 17th annual Walk Against Family Violence in Melbourne CBD on Friday 20 November to walk in solidarity with victim survivors and take action to prevent family violence and violence against women.
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.
Reviewed 25 August 2026

