Ticket to Wellbeing a resounding success

The Tasmanian Government’s second iteration of a nation-leading program that helps older residents keep active has been an overwhelming success.

The Ticket to Wellbeing program offers eligible Tasmanians aged 65 and over a $100 voucher to spend towards the cost of a sport and active recreation registration.

Minister for Sport, Nick Duigan, said the latest round of the Ticket to Wellbeing Program has been snapped up in just a few days.

“As expected, there was huge interest in the second round of Ticket to Wellbeing,” Minister Duigan said.

“Over 2600 vouchers have been claimed, with more than 330 already redeeming their $100.

“Our Government is delivering for Tasmania, with the strong demand showing how beneficial Ticket to Wellbeing is to help Tasmanians stay active and connected.

“The second round of funding has been split into two stages, which means if you missed out on a voucher this time, there will be another chance at the beginning of 2026.

“We want the scheme to be more accessible to Tasmanians at a time that works for the sport they love, which is why the funding has been split into two rounds.

“The first round supported about 4500 older Tasmanians, with one in 10 of those taking up a new sport.”

The Government has announced it will double the Ticket to Wellbeing Program from 2026-27, and extend it a further two years to 30 June 2028, meaning more Tasmanians keep active, connected and healthy.

Those who were successful in the first 2025–26 round will not be eligible to apply again in the same financial year.

Keep updated on the program here.