Finance
Don't delay in claiming the WA Student Assistance Payment. All Western Australian school students (Kindergarten to Year 12) with an active enrolment at a public school, non-government school or who are registered for home education are eligible for this payment - but you have to submit a claim! Claims can be made through the ServiceWA app from Monday, 28 April 2025 to Friday, 4 July 2025. Alternate claim methods are available; go to education.wa.edu.au/wasap to access the online and paper forms.
About Saver Plus
Saver Plus supports parents to save $50 per month for 10 months with online financial education workshops. The savings are then matched dollar-for-dollar, providing up to $500 extra for education-related costs*—potentially giving families $1,000 to help cover school camp fees.
Families can join anytime throughout the year and have funds ready to pay for camps or other education-related costs after completion of the program.
*Education-related costs include camps, laptops, school uniforms, stationery and more.
Eligibility criteria for parents include:
- Holding a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Receiving a Centrelink payment
- Having a regular income from employment, carer’s payment, or child support
- Have a child in school
To check eligibility families can visit website or request a callback at 1300 610 355.