Tag: education costs
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Desperate Parents Sell Jewellery to Fund Kids’ School Needs: A Growing Malaysian Challenge
Rising cost, rising pressure As families prepare for a new school year, some parents in Malaysia are turning to a difficult, last-resort measure: selling jewellery to cover essential school expenses. A recent survey by Utusan Malaysia highlights a troubling reality for households balancing limited budgets with the demands of education. Gold rings, bracelets, and necklaces—once…
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Back-to-School Costs Hit by Festive Spending & Ploughing
Rising Costs as the New School Year Approaches As families prepare for the new academic year, many parents are confronting a budget squeeze driven by two trends: a peak in festive spending and the onset of the ploughing season. The combination can stretch household finances just as school fees, uniforms, and stationery begin to mount,…
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Catholic School Fees Rise in Melbourne: Family Pressure
Rising Costs Reach Melbourne’s Catholic Schools Families with students across Melbourne are bracing for significant increases in Catholic school fees next year, with some institutions signaling rises of up to 20 per cent. The announcements come as households grapple with the broader cost-of-living pressures, making education a central area of budget re-evaluation for many parents.…
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Melbourne Private School Fees Rise: Families Face Higher Tuition
Key takeaways for Melbourne families Private schools across Melbourne are pushing tuition fees higher for the 2025 academic year, with some institutions increasing charges by more than the rate of inflation. For many households, the jump translates into thousands of dollars more each year, raising questions about affordability, access, and the long-term value of a…
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Budget 2026: €10 Social Welfare Rise and Key Measures
Overview: A €10 boost for social welfare The long-awaited Budget 2026 is set to be unveiled, with government officials signaling a cautious approach amid uncertain economic winds. The headline change confirmed ahead of the address is a €10 weekly increase across all social welfare payments, including the state pension. This marks a more gradual rise…