The City of Casey is excited to be rolling out a Victorian-first pilot initiative designed to support new fathers throughout their baby’s first year.  

Council recognises the vital role fathers and father figures play in a child’s life. However, many new dads can feel overlooked during pregnancy and early parenting, and may be unsure how best to support their baby’s development and wellbeing.

Funded by the Victorian Government’s Dads’ Group Program, all new fathers will receive a free Dad & Baby Pack at their first Maternal and Child Health (MCH) home visit from September 2026. 

Each pack contains useful items for new dads, practical parenting tips, information about support services, a free health check voucher, and access to a free Dad & Baby water safety session with Aligned Leisure.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Michelle Crowther said, “The program is all about helping dads build strong connections with their babies while feeling more confident and supported in their parenting journey.”  

New dad Josh was one of the first to receive the pack.

“The rocket bath toy was a hit with our baby and our almost 3-year-old loves the ball,” Josh said.  

“The information booklet has QR codes to access a lot of resources, and the Dads Matter bag is a great size and will come in handy for shopping trips.”

For more information, speak to your MCH nurse at your child’s next appointment or contact Council’s MCH team on 9705 5590. 

If you’re a full fare customer travelling on the myki-enabled network, you can now use tap and go across trains, trams and buses! 

Or keep using myki if you prefer.
 

How to use tap and go:

• Full fare customers only (concession card holders should continue using myki)
• Mastercard or Visa
• Tap on with your credit or debit card, phone or smart watch, and be sure to tap off the same way
• Make sure you have enough money for your journey before you tap
• Take your card out of your wallet before you tap
• View your contactless travel history

Fares

Tap and go fares are the same as myki fares. Depending on your card provider and bank, it may take up to three days for payment to appear in your bank account. You may see a pending amount before your daily fare is calculated and confirmed.

Public transport in Victoria is half price until 1 January 2027. This includes concession holders.

To access half price fares simply tap on as usual. For more information visit transport.vic.gov.au/halfpricetravel

Authorised Officers

Authorised Officers are there to support customers as we roll out tap and go across the myki network. Don’t worry if you make a mistake, we’re here to help.

When checking contactless payments, they won’t see your banking details or any personal information.

learn more here More ways to tap and go on trains, trams and buses – Transport Victoria