Finance

REMINDER: Due date for payments 

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Dear Families,

As Term 2 draws to a close, we want to say a big thank you for your continued support, involvement, and enthusiasm throughout the term. It's been a busy few months filled with learning, events, and exciting opportunities for our students—and we truly appreciate the way our families help make it all possible.

We have a few important reminders to help you stay organised and up to date with upcoming deadlines, payment information, and how to make the most of the School Saving Bonus.

Please take a moment to read through the details below to ensure everything is in place for a smooth start to Term 3.

School Saving Bonus (SSB) – Deadline Approaching

As shared in our 5 May email, the SSB Portal will close on Monday 30 June 2025.

• SSB funds (including online vouchers) can be used for uniforms and school activities until this date.
• Any unused funds after 30 June will be converted into credit for future activities but won’t be available on your family account until late July.
• To use funds for activities in July, please log in to the SSB system and allocate them before 30 June.

Need help?

• 📞 Call 1800 338 663 (weekdays, 8:30am–4:30pm)
• 📧 Email: school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au
• 💻 View the SSB Parent Guide Home or watch the School Saving Bonus Video on Vimeo School Saving Bonus on Vimeo

Compass Event Deadlines – Plan Ahead!

Camps, excursions, and other events are important learning opportunities.

• Event payments/consents close 2 weeks before each event.
• Unfortunately, late submissions can't be accepted due to transport and booking requirements.
• Staff are unable to follow up after cut-off dates.

We recommend planning early to avoid disappointment!

Stay Informed

To keep up to date with school events:

• Check Compass regularly
• Enable Compass notifications or set calendar alerts
• Reach out to the office if you need help

Flexible Payment Plans Available

Need support managing costs? Our Finance Office can help set up a direct debit payment plan that works for your family.

Thanks again for being such a valued part of our school community. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Warm regards,

Jess Moran

Administration

For more information about COMPASS PAY, please visit the link below.

If you need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our office staff.

A guide for parents & families | Compass Education AU

CSEF applies to financially means tested HealthCare Card applications.  If you have your own healthcare card (in your name), as listed below then you would qualify.

Below is a list of means tested cards that are accepted:

• ABSTUDY – Schooling Applicant (ABA)
• ABSTUDY – Secondary/Tertiary (ABY)
• Age Pension (AGE)
• Austudy Payment (AUS)
• Bereavement Allowance (BVA)
• Disability Support Pension (DSP)
• Health Care Card (HCC)
• Job Seeker (JSP)
• Newstart Allowance (NSA)
• Non-Agency Payment (NAP)
• Parenting Payment (PP)
• Partner Allowance (PTA)
• Sickness Allowance (SKA)
• Special Benefit (SPL)
• Widow Allowance (WDA)
• Widow B Pension (WID)
• Wife Pension Age (WFA)
• Wife Pension Disability (WFD)
• Veterans Card (Gold)
• Youth Allowance (YAL)

Cards that are not financially means tested are not accepted. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Foster (FO) – Foster Parents must provide a copy of the temporary care order letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
• Child Disability (CD)
• Family allowance (FA)
• Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
• Carers Card (CAR)

Department Policy below. 

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund/guidance/eligibility

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT THE END OF JUNE.

For the first time State Schools' Relief is now offering a SUMMER version of our Prep CSEF Uniform Package so that the newest students in 2025 can start their school year all decked out! Applications for the Prep 2025 Summer CSEF Uniform Package are open now and can be placed via our online application portal. 

Information sheets for families, plus the order form, can be found on our website and downloaded as required.  

Please note the following:

-  All vouchers have an expiry and must be redeemed before the expiration date

-  All applications for this package will close at the end of Term 1, 2025.

In order for a student to be eligible to receive the Prep 2025 Summer Uniform Package the student must be a Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) recipient. 

To find out more, please visit the Department of Education website. 

Should you have any questions about this package, please contact our Customer Service team on 8769 8400 between the hours of 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday or email us anytime at contact@ssr.net.au

Make the Most of Your School Saving Bonus with State Schools' Relief!State Schools' Relief offers high-quality, unbranded school uniforms and school shoes, perfect for using your School Saving Bonus (SSB).To help parents and carers navigate the process, we've created a digital information pack with all the details you need.Click or download below for more information:

SSB PORTAL USER GUIDE

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR BONUS

EXHANGES POLICY

The best news is that when you shop with State Schools’ Relief, you’re helping more than just your own family. Every dollar spent supports critical welfare programs for students in need across Victoria. So, you can feel extra good about those new school shoes!

School Saving Bonus

Parent and carer School Saving Bonus code distribution 

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus – a one-off $400 support for government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.

From Tuesday 26 November 2024, you will receive an email from the Department of Education with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code.

The School Saving Bonus will help families cover the cost of uniforms, textbooks, excursions, activities and more.

If you have multiple children enrolled in Victorian government schools for 2025, you will receive one School Saving Bonus code email per child. These emails might arrive on different days. Please make sure to check your spam/junk email folder.

Parents and carers can use the School Saving Bonus code in store at school-nominated suppliers. Parents and carers can also choose to access the School Saving Bonus online system, where they can allocate part or all the $400 bonus to use at school nominated-online suppliers or for school activities.  To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit School Saving Bonus | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au). A step-by-step user guide will be available on the webpage on 26 November.  

If you have not received your School Saving Bonus code via email by Friday 29 November, please contact the Department of Education by emailing school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au