School students make their way through the Sydney central business district (CBD) in Australia on March 26, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesFamilies across Australia are struggling to pay the rising cost of schooling, with 33 percent resorting to credit cards and more than half saying they rely on others, including grandparents, to cover the cost.Many are working longer hours, having fewer holidays, and trying to save on expenses by buying second-hand school uniforms, make a laptop last longer, and spending less on musical instruments and camps.
Australian Families Spending Over $100,000 on Schooling for Every Child
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