Financial Assistance Information for Parents

CSEF

The Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) provides payments to assist eligible families to cover the costs of camps, sporting activities, excursions and incursions.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

From 1 January 2026, families eligible for CSEF will see an increase in support to $400 for primary school children, up from $154. 

How to apply: New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or may download the digital copy attached. Multiple students can be listed in the one application form.

Parents/carers that received the CSEF at Croydon Hills Primary School in 2025 do not need to complete an application form in 2026, providing there has been no change to their family circumstances. CSEF payments are for the current application year and cannot be claimed retrospectively for prior years.

We ask families to return your form and a copy of the current concession card at your earliest convenience. Croydon Hills Primary School will be accepting applications forms from families until 26 June 2026 as per the policy. 

The Information Flyer attached is also available in different languages: Click here

For further information please visit - https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund

All enquiries relating to any of the above, can be directed to carly.vanbremen@education.vic.gov.au  or croydon.hills.ps@education.vic.gov.au , alternatively phone 9725 1206. 

Saver PLUS

What is the Saver Plus program?

Saver Plus is a financial education and matched savings program developed by ANZ and the Brotherhood of St Laurence in 2003. This 10-month program uses the combined power of goal setting, incentives and personal support to assist eligible participants. 84% of participants are still saving more than 7 years after completing Saver Plus.

Eligible participants who complete the program have their savings matched (up to $500) by ANZ for education-related expenses for themselves or their children.

Are you eligible to participate?

Saver Plus is available through a range of community agencies around Australia. You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 18 years or over
• Have a child at school, starting school next year, or be studying yourself
• Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
• Are in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment. Many Centrelink payments are eligible, please contact your local Coordinator for more information.
• Have regular other income (you or your partner)
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How Saver Plus can help you

Build money management skills

Learn techniques for managing your money better, budgeting and reducing debts.

Savings matched up to $500

Complete the program and ANZ will match your savings, dollar-for-dollar up to $500, toward educational expenses for you or your children.

Become a regular saver

Develop positive savings habits and set realistic savings goals that work for you.

No fees

As Saver Plus is funded by ANZ and the Department of Social Services, the program is offered at $0 cost to participants.

Enquire now

Your enquiry will be directed to the Saver Plus team at the Brotherhood of St Laurence.