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Saver Plus

Saver Plus
The Smith Family celebrate the release of the 2024 Saver Plus Impact Report
Highlights from the October 2024 report include:

• 84% of former participants are still saving more than 7 years after completing Saver Plus, including 71% still saving regularly.
• Financial wellbeing scores of participants increased from 35 out of 100 before Saver Plus to 66 out 100 following involvement in the Saver Plus program. (Compared with the average Australian financial wellbeing score of 54 out of 100.)
• 87% of former participants felt more in control of their finances.
• 92% felt more confident generally after achieving their Saver Plus goal.

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Join Australia's longest running financial education and matched savings program.

Build financial skills, develop life-long savings habits, and receive up to $500 to help with education costs.
Contact us on 1300 610 355 or saverplus@thesmithfamily.com.au

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What is Saver Plus?
Saver Plus is a free financial education program for people on lower incomes. Saver Plus helps people to develop life-long savings habits.
Free 10 month saving program
Learn to save regularly to develop life long savings habits
Savings matched up to $500
Receive up to $500 for education costs for you or your children
Build money management skills
Savings tips, Budgeting skills, Goal setting, Needs vs wants, Banking, Superannuation, Debt and Credit cards
Offered Australia wide

Saver Plus is delivered online. Eligible participants can complete the program from anywhere in Australia that has an internet connection.

To be eligible for Saver Plus

You must have all of the following:

• A Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card AND an eligible Centrelink payment*
• Be in school yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
• Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)*
• Be 18+ years old
• Agree to join in free online financial education workshops

* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information.

How it works

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  Set a savings goal
  If eligible for the program, set a savings goal with your savings coach for your educational related items.
  
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  Start saving
  Open an ANZ Progress Saver account and start to regularly save over 10 months.
  
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  Get educated
  Join our fun, online MoneyMinded financial education workshops
  
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  Have your savings matched
  Reach your savings goals and have your savings matched by ANZ up to $500 for you and your children's education expenses.
  

Saver Plus stories
Saver Plus is about more than saving. It’s about giving people the knowledge, confidence and support to gain control over their finances and embrace new opportunities.

Join the Saver Plus Facebook Page , follow Saver Plus on Instagram or click the stories below for more information.

Saver Plus stories

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  Cassie's story
  

  Cassie is a single mum of five from Tasmania who joined Saver Plus in 2019 because she wanted to save for her kids’ school costs.

  
  
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  Gishan's story
  

  Gishan studied Mechatronics Engineering at Monash University and decided to join Saver Plus after hearing about the program from friends.

  
  
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  Mimi's story
  Mimi from Hurstville first discovered the Saver Plus program 11 years ago when she was studying at TAFE NSW and wanted to save up for a laptop.
  

My Saver Plus Story
Saver Plus equips people on lower incomes with the tools they need to gain financial control and embrace new opportunities.
The nationwide, online program is run by organisations and individuals who are caring and compassionate. They empower people to strengthen their financial skills with practical, realistic knowledge and information.
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About Saver Plus

 

Saver Plus was developed by ANZ and social justice organisation the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL). It is delivered in partnership with not-for-profit organisations The Smith Family, Berry Street and BSL. ANZ and the Department of Social Services fund it.

Our learning programs

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  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
  Our work engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.
  
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  Arts programs
  Providing students living with disadvantage access to arts programs to help support students'; engagement with school by increasing their creative skills, self-confidence, social networks and knowledge of post-school options.
  
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  Community programs
  We partner with government, schools, families, and other service providers to improve educational outcomes for children.
  
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  Financial programs
  We offer financial programs for parents facing disadvantage and an interactive high school program, building youth financial literacy, decision-making skills, and future awareness.
  
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  Providing help for students transition from primary to high school by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and attitude for the new learning environment.
  
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  Learning Clubs
  After-school Learning Clubs give children help with literacy homework in a safe, supportive environment, encouraging children to better engage with their learning. 
  
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  Learning for Life
  Learning for Life is an innovative, evidence-based program that supports students throughout their education to achieve positive long-term outcomes for young people experiencing disadvantage.
  
• 
  Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
  
• 
  Educators programs
  The Connection brings educators together to strengthen leadership practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.
  
• 
  Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
  
• 
  Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
  
• 
  Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
  
• 
  Work experience programs
  We provide work experience programs for students living with disadvantage, to help them explore their future career options and potential job opportunities.
  

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