This was published 8 years ago
Back to school savings
Almost a third of parents are signing up to instalment plans to cover costs.
TOP TIPS
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Buy generic brand items such as lunchboxes and stationery.
Buy lunch snacks in bulk and package them up yourself.
Check what you have at home before you go shopping.
Use sales to stock up on items for later in the year.
Buy uniforms two sizes up from what your child wears if they're still growing.
Look out for second-hand uniforms, which can be found online at Gumtree, eBay, Facebook groups and similar places.
Shops such as Big W, Kmart and Target often offer school clothes and shoes for cheaper prices
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