The payment will benefit 700,000 students attending government schools, as well as eligible concession card holders at other schools.
Premier Jacinta Allan said the payment would benefit 700,000 students attending government schools, as well as eligible concession card holders at other schools.Parents with children at a government school won't need to apply for their bonus. It is free, automatic and universal.Parents can choose how they allocate their funds, whether that's a uniform and textbook voucher, or adding money to their school account for camps, excursions or other extracurricular activities.
The premier told reporters that the payment would make a meaningful difference for families and for parents. "Families want the best for their kids. The best education, the right textbook, a fresh uniform, the camps and excursions they'll remember forever," Allan said. "It's why our School Saving Bonus is helping give kids a great start to the school year – and their parents one less thing to worry about.": Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the
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