General News
29 September, 2026
Families get $150 bonanza
THE Queensland Government’s ‘Back to School Boost’ introduced this year will rise from $100 to $150 next year.
The money provides an annual contribution for every primary school student (prep to year 6) to assist families with school-related costs.
The annual contribution was $100 per student in 2026, increasing to $150 per student from 2027 and will be provided over five years from 2026 to 2030.
Parents and carers can choose how the contribution can be used towards school-related expenses.
They can use it on the cost of items or activities offered by the school, such as camps, excursions, incursions and extracurricular activities, stationery, uniforms or excellence programs.
For state school students, a $100 credit will be applied to the student’s school account.
The non-state school sector will be responsible for administration of the $100, including how it can be applied to reduce fees or other related school costs.
The Back to School Boost is provided once per year.
All students in primary school (prep-year 6) are eligible, including children who attend a special school or children enrolled in home education.
Premier David Crisafulli said the $100 Back to School Boost would be funded in the budget each year to provide certainty to families.
“We’re doing our bit to help ease the cost pressures on families with the Back to School Boost, this year and every year going forward,” he said.
“This will help families as they get young students ready to hit the ground running in 2026.
“We know this time of year can be expensive for families, but we’re stepping up to do our bit to support them.”
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said 895,000 students were attending schools across Queensland this year.
“The Crisafulli government is delivering a record $21.9 billion education budget to make sure every student can access a world-class education and reach their potential,” he said. “We are delivering a plan for Queensland’s future by building the schools needed to support our growing communities, putting more teachers in safer schools and by improving learning outcomes for the next generation of Queenslanders.”
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