TEAMelbourne

Melbourne is defined by its unique sporting culture and Metlink’s partnership with TEAMelbourne offers fantastic opportunities to encourage greater public transport travel to our city’s sporting events.

That’s why Metlink is a foundation partner of TEAMelbourne, a sporting alliance of Melbourne Football Club, Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club, Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club, Netball Victoria and Melbourne Racing Club.

TEAMelbourne works to strengthen business, membership, partnership and community support projects that Metlink has proudly been a part of since 2007.

For more information on TEAMelbourne visit www.teamelbourne.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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The Hi-Fi

Since 2005 Metlink has partnered with iconic Melbourne music venue, The Hi-Fi.

A number of innovative projects and promotions that deliver public transport information to Melbourne’s music enthusiasts have taken place.

Metlink’s journey planner features on The Hi-Fi website. This encourages young people to travel responsibly by public transport and provides easy access to essential public transport information.

See Metcard deals for details on current Hi-Fi offers.

For more information on the Hi-Fi visit www.thehifi.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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Cricket Victoria

Metlink works with Cricket Victoria to support sporting events that bring communities together.

Metlink Bushrangers Community Cricket Days create a fun environment for young Melbourne cricket fans to learn about public transport.

By offering free admission to Bushrangers matches with a valid Metcard, Metlink encourages people of all ages to consider taking public transport to Melbourne’s sports events.

For more information on Cricket Victoria visit www.cricketvictoria.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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Fifteen Foundation

Metlink proudly provides restaurant trainees at Melbourne’s Fifteen Foundation with Yearly Metcards to help get them to and from work on public transport.

The Fifteen restaurant concept was created by Jamie Oliver in 2002 when he realised he could offer young people from tough backgrounds the opportunity to start a restaurant career in a supportive environment. Metlink continues this support.

For more information on Fifteen Foundation visit www.fifteenfoundation.org.au (link opens in a new window)

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Flexicar

Thanks to a partnership with Metlink, Flexicars are located in close proximity to train, tram and bus services.

Being so close to public transport means that members can sell their car and use Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses to access Flexicars when needed.

Flexicar is a membership-based carsharing service with members renting cars by the hour.

For more information on Flexicar visit www.flexicar.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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The Alfred Hospital Fathers' Day Appeal

Metlink supports The Alfred with its annual Fathers' Day Appeal. Through Metcard advertising and promotion Metlink has helped raise the profile of this major public fundraising event.

The Alfred Hospital Fathers' Day Appeal raises money for major redevelopment works in the hospital and also highlights men's health issues.

For more information on The Alfred Hospital Fathers' Day Appeal visit www.alfred.org.au (link opens in a new window)

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RMIT Fashion Parade – Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

Metlink supports local design with its sponsorship of the RMIT Graduate Fashion Parade.

Metlink is proud to be part of this Melbourne Spring Fashion Week event, which presents the work of innovative young Melbourne designers.

More than 100 fashion events take place around the CBD at city retailers, bars and Melbourne Town Hall in September for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. These venues are accessible by public transport.

For more information on the RMIT Fashion Parade - Melbourne Spring Fashion Week visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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Melbourne Day Debate 2008

Metlink proudly supports the Melbourne Day Debate in celebration of our city’s history and culture. The hot topic for 2008 is – ‘Melbourne owes it all to the Greeks’.

For more information on the Melbourne Day Debate 2008 visit www.melbournebusinessnetwork.org.au (link opens in a new window)

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Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema provides Metlink with the perfect opportunity to deliver public transport information to young people through innovative mediums.

The projects and promotions supported through the Rooftop partnership allow Metlink to encourage public transport travel to entertainment venues in the CBD.

See Metcard deals for details on current Rooftop Cinema offers. For more information on the Rooftop Cinema visit www.rooftopcinema.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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Northern Bullants

Metlink encourages footy fans to travel by public transport when they cheer on the Northern Bullants in Victorian Football League matches at their home ground, Preston Oval.

Preston Oval is easily accessible by public transport and through an attractive Metcard offer fans get free entry at nominated home games plus access to a host of promotions and giveaways.

For more information on the Northern Bullants visit www.northernbullants.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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National Gallery of Victoria

Through Metcard deals and Metcard advertising, Metlink encourages public transport travel to see magnificent Australian and international artworks.

With trams on the doorsteps of both NGV International and the Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station just a short walk away, public transport is the easiest route to our impressive collections and visiting exhibitions.

For more information on the National Gallery of Victoria visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au (opens in a new window)

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Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation

Metlink support’s the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in their mission to provide the community with cancer care. Through Metcard advertising, the centre’s profile and important work are raised.

On Connex for Cancer Day every year, $1 from every Metcard purchased over the counter at train stations is donated to the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre.

As Australia’s foremost cancer centre, Peter Mac provides quality treatment and support to patients and their families.

For more information on the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation visit www.petermac.org (link opens in a new window)

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Melbourne International Arts Festival

Metlink is proud to sponsor the Melbourne International Arts Festival, one of Australia's leading arts festivals that has an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, free and outdoor events.

With venues scattered across Melbourne’s CBD and inner suburbs, public transport is a better way to get to Melbourne Festival events each October.

When you catch a train, tram or bus, there’s no need to worry about heavy traffic or finding a car park, public transport will take you to your event of choice conveniently and affordably.

For more information on the Melbourne International Arts Festival visit www.melbournefestival.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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Circus Oz

To celebrate 30 wonderful years of performance, Metlink partnered with Melbourne’s world-renowned contemporary circus, Circus Oz, in 2008.

With Metcard deals offering ticket discounts to see the famous troupe, catching public transport to the big top at Birarrung Marr was encouraged.

For more information on Circus Oz visit www.circusoz.com (link opens in a new window)

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Melbourne Writers Festival

Metlink is supporting the 2008 Melbourne Writers Festival, which is being held at Federation Square for the first time in its 23 year history.

Through Metcard advertising, Metlink encourages public transport travel to attend the many and varied presentations, debates, masterclasses and workshops from 22–31 August.

The Melbourne Writers Festival offsets all its energy usage and encourages audience members to use public transport to help reduce carbon emissions.

For more information on the Melbourne Writers Festival visit www.mwf.com.au (link opens in a new window)

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