HEALTH CARE CARD HOLDERS, SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS & SAVER PLUS
2025 SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS (SSB) Available to those who hold a HCCard
The School Savings Bonus is a State Government initiative designed to assist
families with cost-of-living pressures. Under this funding, each eligible student is
entitled to a $400 bonus for application towards activity levies and uniform purchases
from approved supplier. Within our school, all CSEF applicants are eligible to receive
this funding. All families who have a Centrelink Health Care Card and have not
applied for CSEF in the past are encouraged to contact the school office and initiate
an application this year. Please refer to the below link for more information or speak to Michaela who will be able to assist you:
https://www.vic.gov.au/receiving-school-saving-bonus#non-government-school-
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for HealthCare Card Holders: If you hold a current HCC, you should be eligible for a considerable subsidy off your school fees and have access to the School Savings Bonus (SSB). Please call Michaela on 5662 2192 Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri's for more information or email office@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
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.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $154 for primary school students
- $256 for secondary school students
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about CSEF visit:https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund
SAVER PLUS
Saver Plus is a free 10-month financial education and matched savings program. It helps people develop savings and money management skills, while saving for their children’s or their own education.
Up to $500 is matched dollar for dollar which can be used to pay for educational items.
Saver Plus is a program developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, the Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Click on the link for more information