The Eat Right, Play Right, Learn Well program launched in 2022 with a $20 million fund for playground and tuckshop upgrades at schools in high-priority, disadvantaged communities.
The program was so popular with state schools that it was oversubscribed.
Expanding on the initial $20 million, an extra $29 million was announced as part of the 2023–24 State Budget so more schools could benefit from the popular program, and a further $101 million was provided as part of the 2023–24 Budget Update to fund the remaining eligible applications.
Through the program, schools were able to apply for funding of up to $500,000 to upgrade playgrounds, including to replace soft fall surfacing and install shade cover structures, and for tuckshops to purchase items such as catering appliances and equipment, install stainless steel benches and upgrade facilities.
The program assists school communities promote healthy behaviours that support learning and get kids moving, starting with the fundamentals of healthy eating and play.
School playground upgrades
School playground upgrades will deliver an investment in the health and wellbeing of students by encouraging participation in school sports and getting more kids more active more often, starting with the fundamentals of play.
School tuckshop upgrades
School tuckshop upgrades will deliver an investment in the health and wellbeing of students, providing new facilities or equipment that will allow schools to increase their ability to supply nutritious food and drink offerings to Queensland state school students.
Successful schools
Applications for the school playground and tuckshops upgrade program have closed.
Successful schools were announced in 3 stages:
- tranche 1—announced 60 successful schools in June 2023
- tranche 2—announced 90 successful schools in August 2023
- tranche 3—announced 277 successful schools in May 2024.
Congratulations to the 418 schools in tranches 1–3 that have been successful for funding across 427 projects.
For any enquiries, please email PriorityPrograms.StrategicInvestment@qed.qld.gov.au.