$120 MILLION TO BUILD BEST OF THE BEST FOR REGIONAL SCHOOLKIDS

Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Regional Schools Excellence Fund recognises the importance of offering students in regional NSW a variety of high-quality education facilities and opportunities.

“We want every kid to have the opportunities to strive for excellence, no matter where they live or what their talents and interests might be. Access to modern, specialist facilities is a great way to support them on that journey,” Mr Toole said.

“The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s long-term economic plan has allowed us to invest in regional education – from new and upgraded schools to digital classrooms and better, faster internet and strategies to attract and retain great teachers for the bush.

“With this new fund, we’ll build on our vision to ensure access to better schools with the best teachers isn’t defned by where you call home.”

Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah

Mitchell said the new fund is part of the Liberal and Nationals’ effort to make sure young people living in the bush are afforded the same – if not better – opportunities than those living in the city.

“Living in Gunnedah and with children at our local public school, I know that we have fantastic schools in the bush. This fund will ensure our regional schools continue to offer the best possible learning spaces and facilities, matching the aspiration that regional families have for their children,” Ms Mitchell said.

“It is only the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government who have a proven track record of delivery and who can ensure regional students and schools don’t get left behind.

“Families know they will go backwards under Labor, given Labor’s track record of closing 90 schools when they were last in government.

It’s only the Liberal and Nationals Government that will keep NSW and our young people moving forward.”

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $8.6 billion in school infrastructure over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 160 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This builds on the more than $9.1 billion invested in projects delivered since 2017, a program of $17.7 billion in public education infrastructure.