Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu
The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.
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The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.
The article discusses the reintroduction of holiday meal payments for families of children eligible for free school meals, following the Department of Education's decision to cut the program in 2023 due to financial constraints.
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