Victorian Government Budget 2024/25 Prioritizes Support for Regional Families

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7th May 2024 – A Budget That’s Helping Families In Regional Victoria

Across our state and nation, the cost of groceries, transport, and household bills have skyrocketed – affecting families across Victoria. That’s why the Victorian Budget 2024/25 is firmly focused on helping regional families, investing more than $2 billion to support the infrastructure, services, and projects that matter to regional Victorians.

This Budget delivers a once-off $400 School Saving Bonus to help cover the cost of uniforms, excursions, sports, and the extras that make school fun. Available to every government school student, and those doing it tough at non-government schools – it gives regional families one less thing to worry about.

In addition, the government is tripling the Glasses for Kids program, reaching an extra 74,000 young Victorians across the state. This program provides free vision screening and prescription glasses for kids who need them.

By prioritizing the needs of regional families, the Victorian government is taking proactive steps to alleviate financial burdens and improve the quality of life for those living in regional areas.

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