Balancing work and life for families will become easier thanks to a $37.9 million investment in before and after school care services announced in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.
The NSW Government is investing $16.2 million in transport grants to connect students to a service if one is not available nearby. The government will also ensure there are viable before and after school care options for families in areas with no current services through a $20.2 million package.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said accessing before and after school care services in regional NSW was crucial for parents juggling work and family commitments.
\u201cGone are the days of the 9 to 5, so this funding will be crucial to ensure parents in regional communities have access to more flexible childcare services,\u201d Mr Toole said.
Treasurer Matt Kean said this funding will support both parents balance work and family.
\u201cWe know that working families are impacted by a lack of before and after school care services, and that this often has a flow-on impact to parents participating in the workplace,\u201d Mr Kean said.
\u201cThat\u2019s why investments like these are so important to give parents more flexibility in their day.\u201d
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said this investment will support the NSW Government\u2019s commitment to ensure that all parents with public primary school students have access to before and after school care if they need it.
\u201cGreat before and after school care services deliver an essential service to communities and young children, providing a safe place to play and socialize,\u201d Ms Mitchell said.
\u201cThis funding is in addition to the existing $235 million commitment to help support and grow the before and after school care sector to improve access and affordability for NSW families.\u201d
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