Financial assistance is on the way to more than 26,000 Sunshine Coast students to help cover school expenses in 2026.
Every primary school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families, as part of the state government’s ‘Back to School Boost’.
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 boost is provided once per year. All students in primary school (prep to year 6) are eligible, including children who attend a special school or children enrolled in home education.
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The cost-of-living relief means total savings of $544,100 for Caloundra, $318,600 for Glass House, $442,300 for Gympie, $397,700 for Kawana, $224,100 for Maroochydore, $487,900 for Nicklin and $691,600 for Ninderry.
Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton said the funding would provide much needed relief to locals.
“The Back to School Boost is helping Caloundra families get kids into school, ready to learn and grow in 2026,” she said.
“As a former primary school teacher, I know how crucial it is that children get the same access to education, and this funding provides genuine cost-of-living relief and support to families.”
Member for Nicklin Marty Hunt said the package would support students.
“This cost-of-living relief support from the Crisafulli Government helps to ensure Queensland children have the supplies they need to hit the ground running in 2026,” he said.
“Making sure students across Nicklin are equipped for the school year is the first step to improving learning because we want our children to thrive in their schooling journey.”
The state government is also delivering $200 Play On Sports Vouchers to help ease cost of living pressures.
