Research has revealed that Hunter parentsare paying more for public school education than ANYWHERE else in NSW, and spendingan estimated $17,000 more on childhood education than the average Australian family. NSW Labor aims to put an end these costs on Hunter families with the following policies:

Free Transport for School Children

Only NSW Labor will provide free public transport for all school children on the Opal network,giving free public transport to kids travelling anywhere, anytime.



$5000 Yearly for P&C's

I've met with many P&C representatives in my time as State Member, holding roundtables and meetings, to discuss fundraising for what seems like a never ending list of school needs. Labor, if elected in March, will give $5,000 a year to every public school P&C to help tick off those long awaited purchases.



Cool Schools

Yesterday it reached 36 degrees in Charlestown,but not allschool children weren't in air-conditioned classrooms. If elected, Labor will air-conditionevery public school classroomin NSW.

Saving Parents from the 'Double Drop Off'

New multi-purpose education precincts being built by Labor will include either a preschool, a long day care centre or out-of-school hours care.

Glasses for Kids

Under a Labor Government, 52,000 K-3 students who attend state schools with the lowest socio-educational index will have their eyes checked and if needed glasses provided at no cost.



(Authorised by Kaila Murnain, Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), 9/377 Sussex Street, Sydney 2000)