School Buses
As you may be aware, from 1 January 2026, free public transport for people aged under 18 launched, most students enrolled at Victorian schools can travel for free with a Youth myki card. This includes trams, trains, buses, and coach services.
- This means families will no longer need to claim a public transport ticket reimbursement through the Conveyance Allowance Program. Any applications that have rolled forward should be deleted to clear up the school’s excluded applications list.
Once students turn 18yrs old or for those already 18 when school starts – they will require a valid ticket for travel dependent on the service and will not be able to use the Youth myki. If the 18-year-old student meets the conveyance allowance policy criteria, they will likely qualify for a ticket reimbursement while they finish school.
Conveyance Allowance Form (18 years of age and above, attending Secondary School)
Eligibility Link (18 Years of Age and Above, attending Secondary School)
Youth myki | Free travel for children under 18 – Transport Victoria
Public transport is free for children under 18, saving families up to $755, per child, per year.
This makes it easier for young people to stay connected, whether travelling to school, sport, work or social activities, while helping families save on everyday costs.
The Youth myki is available for purchase for $5 – this is for the cost of the card, you won’t need to pay for anything after this.
In person
Find out which staffed train stations or retail outlets near you sell Youth myki.
Online
- logging into your myki account
- creating a new account.
Once you register, you’ll get an email to use for valid travel while you wait for your card to arrive.
To access free travel, buy a Youth myki card and tap on every time you travel.
Youth mykis purchased online will expire on your 18th birthday.
Bellarine Secondary College is also currently served by a number of dedicated bus routes.
School dedicated Public Bus Routes – McHarrys Buslines
Bellarine Secondary College has multiple bus routes running throughout Wallington, Drysdale, Curlewis, Clifton Springs, Indented Heads, Portarlington, St Leonards, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. These Buses are controlled by Transport Victoria. Students under the age of 18 are eligible for free travel on Victorian public transport with a valid Victorian Youth Myki card. Families are responsible for obtaining a Youth Myki card before travelling. More information on obtaining a Youth Myki card is available through Public Transport Victoria.
School Bus Program Provided Services – Contract – Christian Buslines and McHarry’s Buslines
Bellarine Secondary College has several school bus services operating throughout Wallington (McHarry’s), Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and parts of Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff.
These services are provided by Christian Bus Lines and McHarrys, and are available to eligible students who live more than 4.8 km from the College and for whom Bellarine Secondary College is the closest government secondary school.
Access to these services is by application only. Families must complete the Bus Contract – Permission to Travel application form, available below. Only students whose applications have been approved are permitted to travel on these bus services.
Bellarine Secondary College works closely with Christian Bus Lines and Mc Harrys, and the Department of Education to administer the School Bus Program.
The College is responsible for assessing and approving eligible student applications in accordance with Department of Education guidelines. Bus routes and service operations are managed in partnership with Christian Bus Lines and McHarrys. We value feedback from families and will continue to work with Christian Bus Lines and McHarrys, and the Department of Education to advocate for improvements to services where possible.
Need Help? If you have questions or concerns relating to the School Bus Program please email our Bus Coordinator, Linda Kelly at Linda.Kelly2@education.vic.gov.au
Which Bus does my student need to take?
Please Click HERE, to access the Schools Bus Page on the McHarrys Website
Bus Forms for Contract Busses (Christians and Mc Harrys)
2026 Drysdale Campus Bus Routes Bellarine Peninsula
2026 Ocean Grove Campus Bus Routes
Contract Bus Route Map – Check Eligibility
Please note: Your student MUST be allocated to these busses to be able to travel. Please email our Bus Coordinator, Linda Kelly at Linda.Kelly2@education.vic.gov.au