New regional travel vouchers ready for release

The latest round of the popular Regional Travel Voucher The scheme opens on Tuesday, giving 50,000 Victorians the chance to secure a $200 ticket to support trips across the state.

Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Jaala Pulford said the third round of the scheme will build on the success of previous releases, including the most recent when an allocation of 40,000 vouchers was exhausted inside 15 minutes.

“We are thrilled that so many people are able to explore our regional cities, towns, hinterlands, and coastal areas, and that they are voting with their keyboards to secure these sought-after vouchers. The third round of the regional scheme will boost visits for the period straight after Easter, which already looks like a bumper time for people to discover new parts of Victoria,” said Pulford.

The new allocation, to go online at 10am on 30 March, will bring the total number of vouchers released in the regional and metropolitan travel schemes to 200,000, providing a significant boost to local economies and bolstering employment in vital tourism and hospitality businesses.

Victorians have made 14,000 claims to date for round two travel and preliminary data shows continued enthusiasm for Victoria’s coastal regions – including the Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast, Surf Coast, East Gippsland and Colac-Otway shires. Vouchers in the second round can be claimed for travel until 1 April.

More than 52,000 vouchers were redeemed in the first round of travel in December and January, with visitors to regional Victoria spending an estimated $85 million at an average of $1,700 per trip. The average length of stay was five nights.

Underlining the ongoing benefits of the scheme, four out of five visitors said that they would want to return again to the region where they had traveled.

This third round of 50,000 vouchers will be redeemable for travel between 6 April and 31 May. Successful applicants will submit a claim for eligible expenses after their travel, ensuring immediate benefits for tourism and accommodation operators across the state.

To qualify for the scheme, you must be a Victorian resident over the age of 18, and spend at least $400 on paid accommodation, experiences, tours or attractions in regional Victoria, the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges or the Mornington Peninsula.

Vouchers will be limited to one per household for the regional scheme and a minimum two-night stay is required in paid accommodation such as hotels and motels, serviced apartments, caravan parks, camping sites, farm stays and private holiday rentals.

For more information on the voucher scheme and to apply, go to vic.gov.au/regional-travel-voucher-scheme

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While moving from India to Australia , the principal stop for some, individuals is Melbourne. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and second biggest city in Australia. Regardless of whether you in the long run expect to proceed onward, you may end up remaining in Melbourne for a long while. How would you know where you should live? Probably the most amazing aspect of about this city is that it is so assorted. Excellent Yarra stream streams in the middle of the city,a incredible mix of old(tram) and the new(high rise building) definitely going to entrance you.? This is what you need to think about the best places to live for Indians visiting Melbourne:

Point Cook – This is generally a neighborhood, with bunches of incredible spots to live, eat, and shop. In the course of the most recent twenty years, it has developed from a tiny zone with under 600 occupants, to right around 15,000 starting at the last evaluation. It is a best in class zone!

Dandenong – This is quite possibly the most well known objection for Indians moving to Melbourne. There is a flourishing Indian populace here as of now, guaranteeing that new transfers from India will feel comfortable.

Footscray – One of Melbourne's most youthful territories, Footscray is generally a mechanical zone, with a lot of spots to live and a lot of admittance to different pieces of Melbourne, so you are never cut off from city life.

Southbank(close to city) – Southbank, on the edge of the stream, is one of the more slick rural areas of Melbourne. It is directly close to the CBD, settling on it the ideal decision for the individuals who are likely going to be working here of the city.

Docklands (near city)– This rural area is likewise near the focal business region, and is additionally near the water. The city has placed huge work into making this both a social and authentic suburb, and with speedy admittance to the focal point of the city, it is perhaps the best spot to live for Indians in Melbourne.

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Are Australian people burnt out?

Three-quarters of Aussies experience aches and pains, nearly half are stressed almost every second day, half don’t sleep more when they’re tired, and nearly 1 in 3 never wear sunscreen. Most tired Aussies turn to coffee rather than sleep. Are we burnt out—and is the state of our health a ticking time bomb?

The findings come from a survey of 1,002 Australians, commissioned by Entity Health (entity-health.com), an Australian-made nutraceutical brand that treats specific skin and health conditions.

Despite Australia having the world’s highest rate of skin cancer and approximately two in three Aussies being diagnosed with the disease before age 70, the survey reveals that only a fifth (22%) think about protecting their skin from UV damage daily. A further half (47%) will only think about protection when the sun is out, and 26% will only consider it during summer. Older age groups are more mindful—with twice the amount of over-65s (31%) thinking about UV protection than under-34s (15%).

When it comes to proactively protecting their skin from sun damage, 58% of Aussies don’t wear shirts with sleeves, a further half (52%) don’t hydrate while out in the sun, 37% don’t wear a hat, and a concerning 29% don’t wear sunscreen at all.

The survey also asked about stress and found that 40% of respondents feel stressed two-to-three times a week, a further 32% at least once a week, and a worrying 11% feel it daily or several times a day. The leading causes of stress are family issues (for 46% of respondents), personal finances (for 41%), work issues (38%), and health (35%).

Energy levels are just as sobering. A quarter of respondents feel most tired in the mornings—when, in fact, they should be most energised—while the biggest energy slump is felt in the late afternoons between 3-6pm, with 31% suffering ‘three-thirty-itis’.

To boost energy, half (51%) of Aussies turn to coffee or tea. Surprisingly, 46 % of respondents won’t give themselves more sleep if they feel tired.

Despite joint aches and pains being thought to be conditions linked to ageing, 70% of 18-24-year-olds admit suffering from this at least once a week. Overall three in four Aussies (75%) experience some form of this pain at least once a week, and 54% suffer from it at least two to three times a week.

Chief Medical Officer at Entity Health, Dr Janakan Krishnarajah, says: “We may think that stress, too much sun, lack of energy, and aches and pains are a natural part of life that will only affect us in the present. However, it’s important that we consider the long-term health consequences if we don’t change our current habits and address these factors early on.”

Often, the demands of work and family make it challenging to adequately address the health issues caused by modern day lifestyles, explains Dr Krishnarajah. “In many cases, looking at supplements that are condition specific, such as Entity Health nutraceuticals, are a good solution to addressing these often debilitating health conditions.”

Healthy Lifestyle for optimum quality of life

1. Protect yourself against harmful rays. UV radiation damages skin cells, and the effects can be deadly in the long-term. Daily nicotinamide supplement MelaniX is designed to combat sun and UV damage, and has regenerative effects on skin cells.
2. Understand whether your stress is healthy or unhealthy. Good stress assists with productivity and motivation and can be healthy in small doses—but too much stress can lead to health problems. RevitaliX contains red and black maca, known to reduce symptoms of stress and mild anxiety.
3. Find natural energy boosters. Avoid caffeine as a stimulant as it can lead to an energy crash and cause sleep disruption. Instead, turn to natural energy boosters such as RestoriX, which boosts the production of NAD+ in the body to support cellular and DNA repair, increase energy levels and combat ageing.
4. Address joint ache and pain as soon as it starts. Don’t put up with joint aches and pains. Consider taking condition-specific supplements such as FortefiX Plus. This contains the active ingredients of curcumin and boswellia, which decrease inflammation.

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