Back To School Boost Delivering Cost-Of-Living Relief For Queensland Families

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Queensland families are continuing to benefit from the State Government’s Back to School Boost initiative, with more than $15 million already used to help cover the cost of school expenses for primary school students.

So far, more than $15.2 million has been accessed by families across Queensland. However, with only around half of the available funding currently used, many students still have credits sitting on their school accounts waiting to be claimed.

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If you are a parent or guardian, check your school account for unused credit.

The program provides $100 per year for every Queensland primary school-aged child (Prep to Year 6), including students attending state schools, non-state schools and home-schooling programs. The funding is applied directly to school accounts and can be used throughout the year to assist with education-related costs.

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Parents and carers can put the funding towards a range of school expenses including uniforms, stationery, equipment, excursions, musical instruments and extracurricular activities.

The initiative is designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and give families greater flexibility in managing education expenses throughout the year.

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Education support programs such as the Back to School Boost aim to reduce some of the financial pressure associated with the school year and ensure students have access to essential items and opportunities.

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Families seeking more information or wanting to check eligibility and available credits can visit the relevant Back to School Boost information page.