General News
4 February, 2026
$100 cash bonus for students
THOUSANDS of Far North students are getting $100 each to help going back to school easier on their families’ pockets.
The Queensland Government is handing out $485,800 in Barron River, $610,000 in Mulgrave, $444,000 in Cook, almost $500,000 in Cairns and more than $550,000 in Hill.
Every primary school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families.
Parents can choose to 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.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said 895,000 students would be attending schools across the state this year.
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