$8 million WA Labor commitment to support remote Kimberley schools

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will do what’s right for Kimberley students by committing $8 million for upgrades at non-government remote schools across the region.
  • Grants available for key infrastructure projects at non-government remote schools
  • Works to deliver more opportunities and better outcomes for regional students
  • Builds on the Cook Labor Government’s record of investment in education

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will do what’s right for Kimberley students by committing $8 million for upgrades at non-government remote schools across the region.

The investment will fund important infrastructure works to ensure remote students have the best possible resources and facilities.

The Kimberley’s 14 remote schools educate children in locations where there is no State school and currently cater to almost 700 students from communities including Beagle Bay, Balgo, Lombadina, Kulkarriya and Purnululu.

The funding will provide grants to individual schools and will be needs based, addressing the most critical projects at these schools.

The commitment builds on the Cook Labor Government’s proven track record of investment in education, with an additional $532 million allocated in the most recent State Budget.

In addition, a re-elected Cook Labor Government will also provide important cost of living relief for parents, with an $89 million commitment for another round of the popular WA Student Assistance Payment.

Every parent with school-aged students in the State will be eligible for the payment which provides $250 for secondary school students and $150 for those in primary school and kindergarten.

For this round of the WASAP, $1.2 million will also be invested for extra resources for schools where the payment was undersubscribed in 2024.

This targeted support will include direct engagement with schools and a helpline to ensure school communities have the resources they need to assist students with making a claim.

Comments attributed to Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:

“Only the Cook Labor Government will ensure our kids have access to a world=class education, regardless of where they live."

“WA Labor’s $8 million commitment will provide students in remote communities with enhanced facilities, supporting better learning outcomes.”

Comments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna:

“From Beagle Bay to Purnululu, our remote schools provide a great education for kids living in the most isolated parts of the Kimberley."

“WA Labor’s grant commitment will deliver important infrastructure upgrades for these schools, doing what’s right for students in the Kimberley.”

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