The Allan Labor Government's 280 million investment will deliver cost of living relief to around 700,000 Victorian families - giving them time to plan and budget for the 2025 school year.
Parents with kids at a government school won't need to apply for their bonus: it is free, automatic and universal.
This week, these families will receive an email giving them access to their 1,200 in support to help cover school costs.
The voucher for uniforms and textbooks will be redeemable at local school-approved uniform or book suppliers, while funds allocated to activities will be credited to the family's school account.
Families can purchase uniforms and textbooks in-person or online through school-approved suppliers, including State School Relief, which offers items such as shoes, swimwear and workwear for VCE Vocational Major students.
Vouchers will also be redeemable at school-operated second-hand uniform and textbook shops. Textbook and uniform vouchers will be valid until 30 June 2025.
Unspent funds will automatically transfer to a family's school account once the uniform and textbook voucher period expires, with parents able to use the remaining funds on future school activities.
For families of students at a non-government school, the 400 School Saving Bonus, visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus
Quote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
"This is about making sure young Victorians have everything they need at school - as well as access to activities like camps and extracurricular activities that make learning fun."
