Saver Plus
Join the world's largest and longest-running financial education and matched savings programdisclaimer that has helped over 49,000 participants to collectively save more than $25 million to date.
Reach out to the Saver Plus team
What is the Saver Plus program?
Saver Plus is a financial education and matched savings program developed by ANZ and the Brotherhood of St Laurence in 2003. This 10-month program uses the combined power of goal setting, incentives and personal support to assist eligible participants. 87% of participants keep saving the same amount or more, 3 to 7 years after completing Saver Plusdisclaimer.
Eligible participants who complete the program have their savings matched (up to $500) by ANZ for education-related expenses for themselves or their children.
Build money management skills
Learn techniques for managing your money better, budgeting and reducing debts.
Savings matched up to $500
Complete the program and ANZ will match your savings, dollar-for-dollar up to $500, toward educational expenses for you or your children.
Become a regular saver
Develop positive savings habits and set realistic savings goals that work for you.
No fees
As Saver Plus is funded by ANZ and the Department of Social Services, the program is offered at $0 cost to participants.disclaimer
Talk to a Saver Plus coordinator
Determine your eligibility. If eligible, set a goal to save a regular amount of money over 10 months.
Open your account and save
Open an ANZ Progress Saver account that has $0 monthly service fee and make regular deposits over ten months towards your savings goal.disclaimer
Develop your financial skills
Learn and share tips and strategies for budgeting and planning for the future by completing the free MoneyMinded financial education workshops with like-minded individuals.
Receive matched savings
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.
Program partners
Saver Plus was developed by ANZ in partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence, and is co-funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The program is delivered by community organisations including:
The success of this partnership reinforces the value of bringing together the collective resources and expertise of business, government and the community sector to address important economic and social issues.
Menuka's story
Single mother of two Menuka is a participant in matched funds and financial education program Saver Plus. She’s a big advocate and now she says being able to access the program online throughout this period has enabled her children to sit alongside her and participate in the program too.
Cassie's story
“If it had not been for Saver Plus, my kids would have gone months without school. We had to drop back to isolating at home because I have an auto immune disease and my youngest is asthmatic, so we had to stop going to school about three and half weeks before schools closed.”
Enquire now
Your enquiry will be directed to the Saver Plus team at the Brotherhood of St Laurence.disclaimer
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Tips and guides
From managing your money and creating your first budget through to becoming a saving master, our tips and guides are here to help you get there.
Terms and conditions and eligibility criteria apply to Saver Plus. Talk to a Saver Plus Coordinator in your region for more information.
Any advice does not take into account your personal needs and financial circumstances and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you. ANZ recommends you read the ANZ Saving & Transaction Products Terms and Conditions (PDF 427kB) and the Financial Services Guide (PDF 112kB) which are available at anz.com or by calling 13 13 14 before deciding whether to acquire, or continue to hold, the product. Fees, charges and eligibility criteria apply.
There may be fees for some transactions on your Progress Saver account. Refer to the ANZ Personal Banking Fees and Charges guide for details. ANZ recommends you read the Terms and Conditions before acquiring the product. For more information please contact ANZ on 13 13 14.
ReturnSaver Plus is an initiative of Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services, with ANZ providing matched savings for participants.
ReturnBonus interest is subject to eligibility. ANZ Progress Saver pays bonus interest (in addition to the current variable base interest) in respect of a particular month if the set minimum deposit (currently $10) and no withdrawals, fees or charges are processed to the account on or before the last business day of that calendar month, and after the last business day of the previous calendar month. Bonus and base rates are variable and subject to change.
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