Family finance

GREATER Dandenong families will receive a financial boost under the State Government’s $182 million School Start Bonus.
More than 125,000 families in the state with a child starting Prep or Year 7 at government and non-government schools this year, will receive a $300 a child School Start Bonus in the form of a voucher to assist with buying uniforms, books and other school essentials.
For details contact the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s information and referral service on 1800 809 834.