This will be very helpful for alot of families who might be struggling with the cost of living and school fees for their kids. Im glad they will be getting something to help them out, and make things easier for them . Times are tough and this will really help so many people

i wish NSW also does this to the parents/

My daughter going into prep next year. Its going to benefit us hugely

I thought that one of the benefits of a government school is that there are no costs – ie books etc

This will be so helpful. School expenses are so high even in public schools. The cost of books, uniforms and other fees make things very tough when you have a few at school.

Hands down the biggest cost of living pressures come from regular expenses like groceries, utilities and rent or mortgages. If it’s not improving those, it’s not really helping. It simply buys you another month perhaps.

Great for those parents eligible!

That’ll be very helpful. There used to be twuce-yearly back to school bonuses which were such a great help for books & shoes & uniforms

A very good incentive indeed. NSW should follow!

I think this will lift alot of financial stress for families. It’s a great idea.and hope it does help the families in need.

This a great, very welcomed initiative to help with the rising cost of living. Any little bit helps.

Great for all the Vic parents. Anything helps

Wow that’s a cool idea.

If it go to needy children that would be great but sometimes parents are able to afford everything but they are working cash in hand and getting Centrelink help and all support.
It should be fare for needy children. They should get it.

Does anyone know if there is anything like this available for QLD students? Not for my children but I have school aged nephews & I know my brother and his partner are struggling with his expenses.

This is great news. In these time where so many are struggling so much it will be well received I’m sure.

I think this is a great initiative. I hope other States do the same.

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  • • mom486197 replied
    • 19 Aug 2024 , 5:00 pm

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  i agree, it would be great if this was available Australia wide.

Im grateful we are getting this! Even as a once off. My daughter starts prep next year so this is beyond helpful

Would be even better if this was available to all! My child goes to a Catholic school and it’s expensive. Some help would have been nice.

My grandson attends a Victorian public school, I know his parents will find this money very helpful…..for a short while