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WA families struggle with back-to-school expenses amid cost of living crisis

The Smith Family aims to gain over 3,500 sponsors to support 6,441 students and 75 schools in WA facing rising school costs amid cost-of-living pressures.

As the cost of living soars many are struggling to keep up. New data shows that four out of five parents on lower incomes are worried about being able to afford everything their children need for the 2026 school year.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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