The new year is set to start students' terms on a high with them having free dollars to spend on school supplies, thanks to Back to School NSW vouchers.
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The three $50 vouchers which were announced earlier this year can now be claimed by NSW students in kindergarten to year 12.
The vouchers intend to ease the cost of living pressures in times of soaring prices.
The application process for the vouchers started this month with registered businesses set to accept them from January 1, 2023.
Parents can log on to their MyServiceNSW account to apply for the vouchers or visit their nearest Service NSW centre.
Some of the items that can be purchased using the $150 are listed below.
School uniforms, including:
- Shoes
- Socks
- Hats
- Sports uniform
School equipment, including:
- School bags
- Lunch boxes
- Drink bottles
- Umbrellas
- Raincoats
- necessary protective equipment (for students enrolled in specialised classes such as chemistry, who may require goggles or a lab coat)
- tools or equipment specific to sports or other programs (for students participating in sports, art or musical classes, who may require sporting gear, art supplies or musical instruments)
- School-prescribed textbooks or other reading material
- Lesson resources (art diaries, major work materials, elective subject resources)
- Other stationery
Zaina A Sayeda
Zaina Sayeda covers general news at Illawarra Mercury. If you've got a tip, email zaina.sayeda@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Zaina Sayeda covers general news at Illawarra Mercury. If you've got a tip, email zaina.sayeda@austcommunitymedia.com.au
