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Setting up
Buying furniture, if required, and other smaller
household items can be a massive inconvenience and
expense. Check out gumtree.com.au for a large range
of second-hand items from private sellers in
your area.
Other students commonly place ‘For Sale’ notices up
on campus noticeboards, this is an ideal way to pick
up cheap items without having to pay for shipping.
The same methods are also great ways to pick up
bicycles. See p43 for more information.

Food shopping
Timing plays a large role in saving money at the
supermarket. Shopping at the end of the day allows
you to pick up bargains. Avoid shopping while hungry
as you buy unnecessary items. Simple tactics like
buying store brand, using coupons and checking the
unit prices can also save you some vital cash. If you
have a freezer then take advantage of it by freezing
meat you bought on sale, buying frozen vegetables
and freezing leftover bread to use as toast.

Heading out
Midweek is prime time for student discounts such
as cheap movie tickets and pub meal specials. The
mobile app Pokitpal provides students with nearby
discounts. Keep an eye on your university union as
they may host free events, provide discount vouchers
and run competitions and giveaways.

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First Steps

STRETCHING THE BUDGET

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