The Queensland Government has today delivered on a key election commitment, injecting more than $44 million into Queensland state schools to address behavioural issues with students.  

The Behavioural Boost can be used to hire new support staff, or increase the hours of existing teacher aides, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.  

Funding may also be used by teachers for targeted face-to-face mentoring and professional development workshops or to access specialist educational resources. 

The Queensland Government is already delivering on improving Queensland’s education system through the introduction of three key actions to reduce red tape for teachers by 25 per cent, which will allow them to re-focus on students reaching their full potential. 

The $44 million Behavioural Boost funding on top of the core funding schools already receive, including the Reasonable Adjustment Resources, teacher and teacher aide allocations, and curriculum grants.  

Premier David Crisafulli said the government was delivering on its commitment to ensure every Queensland kid could thrive.  

“Schools are no place for bad behaviour and we’re sending in the back-up teachers need to turn the tables on bullying,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“This will help teachers to help kids and start to stamp out bullying.

“More support in the classroom means the focus can go back on teaching.  

“Every student deserves to feel safe in the classroom – as does every teacher – and this is about giving schools the tools they need to succeed and ensure they deliver world-class education to all students.”