Saver Plus
Saver Plus supports people on lower incomes to develop lifelong savings habits, gain financial skills and lighten the load of educational expenses.
The program is free, life-changing and participants who complete the program will get $500 for an educational item!
There are 3 Elements of Saver Plus:
SAVING – You will work with a Savings Coach to work through your budget and develop a life-long savings habit
MONEY MINDED 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. 5 X 2 hour workshops, each with a different theme.
CLAIMING - ANZ bank will match what participants save up to $50 a month to a total of $500 over 10 months. On the 11th month of the program participants claim their matched funding. This money is to be used on an educational tool such as a laptop or school camp for a child.
The Eligibility criteria:
- Have a Health Care Card or Concession Card AND receive a Centrelink Payment*
- Be studying OR have a child in school (child can be starting next year)
- Have some regular income from work*
- Be 18+ years old
*Can also be the participant’s partner
We are now also offering the Money Minded Workshops in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Mandarin
- Vietnamese
- Karen
- Burmese
- Dari
You are welcome to contact me at any time:
E: reuben.mcmahon@bsl.org.au
Ph: 0407 817 758