IT SEEMS every day it becomes a little harder to find the money for life’s essentials. Once Christmas is over, the cost of back to school can sneak up on people. Saver Plus is a money-matching program aimed at teaching financial literacy through education.
In its 21st year, the Saver Plus program run by Berry Street Shepparton, in conjunction with ANZ bank, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Smith Family, has helped over 61,000 people save more than $30M since 2003. The ANZ has contributed around $26M in matched funds to support participants and their families’ education journeys.
Saver Plus is based around education, either your children’s education or your own. It is not only about matching what you have saved, the program teaches people the skills to better manage their money and save.
If you are eligible the process is simple. Open an ANZ Progress Saver account and make regular deposits over ten months towards your savings goal. Learn strategies for budgeting and planning for the future by completing the free Money Minded financial education workshops. At the end of the program and when you’ve reached your savings goal, your savings will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $500) to help pay for education-related expenses for you or your child.
To be eligible to participate you need to be:
18 years or over
Have a child at school, starting school next year, or be studying yourself
Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
In receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Have regular other income (you or your partner).
Apply now for the 2026 school year by visiting https://www.berrystreet.org.au/what-we-do/parenting-and-family-services/financial-literacy/saver-plus or contact Saver Plus on 1300 610 355 for more information.
