Money for Indigenous People and Schools in Victoria

May 13, 2026, 19:30
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

This report talks about government money for Indigenous people and public schools in Victoria.

Main Body

The government gives $1.2 billion to help Indigenous people. This money is for jobs, food, and health. But some leaders are unhappy. They say the money is not enough. They worry that rent for houses will go up. Also, some people are worried about disability support. The government wants to change how people get help by 2030. Many people think the government did not ask them for their ideas. In Victoria, public schools do not have enough money. Each student gets $2,500 less than students in other places. The government says they spent money on new buildings and more students. But 35,000 school workers went on strike because they want more money and better tools.

Conclusion

The government says the money is okay, but experts and workers say it is not enough.

Learning

💡 The 'Not Enough' Pattern

In this text, we see a common way to say something is missing or insufficient. To reach A2, you need to master the phrase "not enough."

How it works: Subject + is/are + not enough

Examples from the text:

  • The money is not enough.
  • Public schools do not have enough money.

Easy Rules:

  1. Use it for things you can count (money, tools, people) →\rightarrow Not enough chairs.
  2. Use it for things you can't count (time, water, help) →\rightarrow Not enough time.

🛠️ Word Swaps (Vocabulary)

Instead of using big words, use these simple A2 pairs found in the story:

  • Give →\rightarrow Provide (The government gives money)
  • Unhappy →\rightarrow Worried (Some leaders are unhappy)
  • Tools →\rightarrow Equipment (Workers want better tools)

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
the group of people who make and enforce laws for a country
Example:The government announced new rules for schools.
government
the group of people who run a country or state
Example:The government will announce new rules tomorrow.
money (n.)
a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved her money in a bank account.
indigenous
native to a particular place
Example:The indigenous people have unique traditions.
Indigenous (adj.)
belonging to a particular region or culture from the earliest times
Example:Indigenous communities have unique traditions.
public
open to everyone
Example:The public library is free to use.
public (adj.)
open and available to all people
Example:The public library offers free books.
schools
places where children learn
Example:My sister goes to a local school.
schools (n.)
places where children learn
Example:My sister goes to the local schools.
victoria
a state in Australia
Example:Victoria is known for its beautiful coastline.
jobs (n.)
paid work or employment
Example:He found a new job after the internship.
money
cash or currency
Example:She saved money for a trip.
rent (n.)
the amount paid for using a house or apartment
Example:The rent for the apartment increased this month.
jobs
work positions
Example:He found new jobs after graduation.
strike (v.)
to stop working as a protest
Example:The teachers went on strike to demand better pay.
food
what we eat
Example:We bought fresh food at the market.
experts (n.)
people with special knowledge or skill
Example:The experts advised the team on the project.
health
physical well-being
Example:Regular exercise improves health.
leaders
people who guide others
Example:The leaders met to discuss plans.
unhappy
not happy
Example:She felt unhappy after the loss.
enough
sufficient
Example:There is enough food for everyone.
worry
to feel anxious
Example:I worry about my exams.
rent
money paid for a house
Example:They paid rent on time.
houses
places where people live
Example:The houses in the neighborhood are old.
disability
a physical or mental condition
Example:People with disability need support.
support
help or encouragement
Example:He received support from friends.
change
to make different
Example:We need to change the schedule.
people
human beings
Example:Many people attended the event.
ideas
thoughts or plans
Example:She shared great ideas.
students
learners in school
Example:Students studied for exams.
workers
employees
Example:Workers joined the union.
strike
a work stoppage
Example:The teachers went on strike.
tools
instruments for work
Example:He used tools to fix the car.
experts
specialists
Example:Experts gave advice on the project.