Australian parents and carers of primary school students who use before and after school care (BASC) services in the state of New South Wales (NSW) will be able to redeem a $500 voucher that will cover the gap fees. Premier Dominic Perrottet said BASC services were incredibly important as families returned to work and students went back to school. “We know that for parents, this pandemic has been incredibly tough, balancing homeschooling with work, we want to do whatever we can to improve the daily juggle,” he told reporters on Monday. “This $500 voucher will put a downward pressure on family budgets [and] importantly, help mums and dads balance work and family life.” NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said both parents and BASC service providers will benefit from the $155 million (US$108 million) program. Every family with children a primary school student is eligible for one voucher per child, providing …