04/09/2026
During the month of August, we ran our Money Month âBuild your Bufferâ challenge which had 64 people sign up. Each week, participants completed a series of tasks designed to help them look at their expenses and spending habits differently, identify potential savings, and put those savings towards starting or growing an Emergency Savings account.
For many of us, finances are already stretched, and one unexpected event - like a car repair, broken appliance or unpaid leave - can quickly throw things off balance. Without emergency savings to provide a financial buffer, these moments can create significant stress, yet finding the money to start saving can feel out of reach.
Below are some key learnings and feedback we received from some of the challenge participants:
âI've learnt more skills on how to save money and being more preparedâ
âI now put any spare money from my budget into savings.â
âReviewing what parts of my spending I could refine - keep communication open with my partner so we are on the same page.â
âPlanning or putting things down on paper can really help keep you on trackâ
âLearning to consider if I really need something or if I'm ok with letting goâ
âHow much items you no longer want can turn into cash!â
âTracking and reviewing where my spending goes. Very interesting how quickly the spending adds up and where it goes.â
âRealising just how much or how easy it is to tap your debit cardâ
To add some extra incentive, we held weekly prize draws, with eight participants each winning a $50 voucher. At the end of the challenge, our three highest-scoring participants - Melanie, Faith and Jordan - who have each won a $100 voucher.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who engaged and participated in our challenge!
