Financial Assistance Information For Parents

School Saving Bonus Reminder and Support

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

The SSB helps families cover the cost of uniforms, textbooks, excursions, activities and more.

Most families have now received their SSB code(s). I encourage you to take advantage of this government support.

To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.

If you would like to use your bonus for school activities, you can allocate some or all of the bonus using the School Saving Bonus online system.

If you have only recently completed your enrolment into the Victorian government school system you can expect to receive your SSB code(s) in the coming weeks.

If you have transferred to our school from another Victorian government school, any remaining funds on your SSB code(s) will soon be available to use at our approved school suppliers. We request your patience as this change is processed.

The Department of Education has established a dedicated contact centre to support the SSB. The contact centre can be reached by:

· completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form

· calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.

School Saving Bonus Uniform Orders:

For any families wishing to place a uniform order using the School Saving Bonus,

please follow the guidelines below and include all the information that is required via a return email to karen.cyster@education.vic.gov.au

Students name & Class
School Saving Bonus Code which starts with 5255
Amount you wish to allocate towards uniform costs in $50 increments
List of uniform items required including sizes, please use Flexischools as a price guide only.

Any excess funds redeemed will be held in credit at the Uniform Shop and can be used instore for over the counter purchases.

NO ORDERS CAN BE DONE FOR SSB ONLINE THROUGH FLEXISCHOOLS

CSEF - Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund

Please see the attached financial information regarding those families who have a Centerlink or Health Care Card. If you are a holder of one of these cards, please fill out this application form and return it to the office with a copy of your card. Parents who have been receiving CSEF will also need to fill out a new form for 2024 and return to the office. Please see the information sheet for eligibility criteria.

Application Form

Information for Parents

SAVER PLUS

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 assist with education costs.

Click: ENQUIRE NOW

WHAT IS SAVER PLUS

Free 10 month saving program

Learn to save regularly to develop lasting 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

Through community organisations across Australia in every state and territory

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*
Have a child in school (can be starting school next year) OR be studying yourself
Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)*
Be 18+ years old
Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information