Saver Plus and CSEF

Saver Plus is a free financial education program where participants can plan ahead for next year’s expenses and get up to $500 for education costs. 

Register for their March 2023 or April 2023 information sessions by clicking on this link https://forms.office.com/r/N8isUYmGfC

Zoom link: https://bsl.zoom.us/j/68016074995?pwd=K2d4dWI4WjRMbGRlRng0NGhoVVVVZz09

Meeting id: 680 1607 4995

Passcode: 027166

About Saver Plus:

Saver Plus is a free community program where you can get up to $500 in matched funding for education costs.

The program was developed by Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ in 2003. It is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and ANZ.

There are three parts to the program:

1. SAVING – ANZ bank will match what participants save up to $50 a month to a total of $500 over 10 months
2. WORKSHOPS - fun workshops where participants build on their money management skills and we share lots of resources. These are held on Zoom and have never been more flexible to attend.
3. CLAIMING - On the 11th month of the program participants claim their matched funding. 

In the information session we will discuss how the program works, eligibility criteria and how participants can get up to $500 as matched savings for education costs. 

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF)

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like:

• school camps or trips
• swimming and school-organised sport programs
• outdoor education programs
• excursions and incursions

Eligibility for the CSEF

Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. A special consideration category also exists. Schools can receive applications from families by 23 June 2023.  Application forms are available from the school office.   Families can list more than one student in the one application form if they are attending the same school.