Dear Parents and Carers,

JOIN A SAVINGS PROGRAM THAT MATCHES EVERY DOLLAR YOU SAVE, UP TO $500

Saver Plus is an award winning free financial education and matched savings program, that supports families and individuals on a tight budget to develop lasting savings habits. More than 50,000 people across Australia have participated in the program, saving over $26 million.

The Department of Education of Western Australia promotes Saver Plus to families in participating areas and eligible families are invited to participate.

What this means for you
Saver Plus is a free, ten-month program that provides financial education, budgeting and savings tips, and ANZ matches your savings, up to $500, for education costs. You can use your matched savings for education-related costs such as computers, laptops and tablets, school uniforms, text books, sports fees and equipment, school excursions and more.

Saver Plus can help you:
build your skills around managing money;
become a regular saver; and
reach a savings goal.

Can I join?
You may be eligible if you:
Have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card & an eligible Centrelink payment
Have regular income from work (you or your partner)
Have a child at school or starting next year, or are studying yourself
Are 18 years or older
Please note: a family may receive matched funds only once.

Your privacy
Local schools have agreed to communicate directly with families in communities where the Saver Plus program is available. Schools have not, and will not, provide your personal information to any organisations associated with this program. Neither the Department of Education, nor your local school, will know if you decide to participate. Your decision to participate in this program is entirely voluntary.

How do I find out more?
Enquire online at www.saverplus.org.au o r call 1300 610 355.


Kind regards,


MATTHEW TAYLOR
NATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER, SAVER PLUS THE SMITH FAMILY