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As the cost of living continues to soar, the NSW government has revealed a sweetener for parents – $150 vouchers to spend on school uniforms, shoes, bags and textbooks.

The cash boost is part of the NSW 2022/2023 Budget, and will provide families with a $150 subsidy for each child who attends primary or secondary school in NSW in 2023.

The program is aimed at helping families with their budgets, as well as give kids what they need to start the school year.

“We want to give our children the best start to the school year while also taking the pressure off
the family budget, leaving more money in your pocket at the end of the week,” Premier Dominic Perrottet said.

“We are investing in our students so they can achieve the best possible results in the classroom
to help secure a brighter future for NSW families.”

Who is eligible for the $150 vouchers?

The program will run from 1 January 2023 to 30th June 2023. To be eligible a child must be a NSW resident, enrolled in primary or secondary school in NSW in 2023 and be listed on a Medicare card.

The back-to-school $150 payments will be available via the Service NSW app from early next year. The NSW government says it will reveal more about the program in the coming months.

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  • Lucky for those in NSW

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  • It’s a shame they don’t do this in Victoria.

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  • This is great! I must remember when my kids are at school.

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  • Should be everywhere!! Why is it only NSW?

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  • This should be Australia wide

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  • What a great help this is for parents I only wish they had these around when my kids were still at school

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  • I hope there is something like this available in SA

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  • This will help many with the costs of going to school. Uniforms are so expensive, and many schools don’t have leniency with substitution of items.

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  • I hope they bring this to Queensland too.

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  • I hope Victoria gets this. It would help so much

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  • It’s a nice gesture, but it is an election year in 2023 says cynical me.

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  • What a fabulous way to alleviate some costs!

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  • It’s wonderful that this will help so many.

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  • This is such a life saver! Loving the support provided

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  • This will be fantastic. Buying uniforms, shoes and all the books and other things that are needed for a new school year really adds up – any help is appreciated.

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  • Fantastic news! Every little bit helps, I’ll be as grateful for this as I am for the contribution we receive towards swimming lesson fees with the Active Kids vouchers.

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  • Only NSW? That’s a bit shite! What about the rest of the country!?

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  • Wish SA would bring an initiative like this in. Every little bit helps. Uniforms are ridiculously priced!

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  • It all helps , particularly when we just received price hike email on uniforms (again!)

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  • I wish this had been around when my child was at school. I’m glad it will be helping parents out during these difficult times.

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