Australian households are expected to spend a staggering $3.5 billion nationwide on school supplies alone for the year head, according to analysis by price comparison website Finder. Aussie ...

Overall, families in 2025 are expected to spend $13.6 billion on schooling costs, including uniforms, tuition, technology and excursions.

Every day, Wayne Muir and his partner Michelle Maxey face the trauma of having to send their 15-year-old son Ross to school without any lunch.

School uniforms and equipment are also a problem. “School essentials are a huge part of every family’s budget but between uniforms, shoes and all the necessary supplies he needs to get by, it ...

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That jumps to $2547 for each primary school child and $4793 for secondary students — a national spend of $12.9 billion — when other costs such as tuition fees and school camps are factored in.

Every day, Wayne Muir and his partner Michelle Maxey face the trauma of having to send their 15-year-old son Ross to school without any lunch.

Australian school students going without food, uniforms and educational essentials. A new survey shows the rising cost of living is putting Australian parents under financial stress when buying ...

Every day, Wayne Muir and his partner Michelle Maxey face the trauma of having to send their 15-year-old son Ross to school without any lunch.