When you pitch it and help load your furniture and home contents into a self load container, you stand to save up to 50% off the cost of a full service removalist which is a great way to save money.
Another way to save money moving your furniture is to declutter and minimalise the amount of furniture and home contents that you move. Many times, if you're transporting an outdoor dining suite that is 20 years old for example, it is just not worth paying the money to move a large and old item interstate. By going through your entire home and garage and decluttering what you can, you will save money on your removals fees.
If this all seems like a huge job to undertake yourself, consider asking your family and friends to pitch in and help you. You'd be amazed what a small group can acheive in a full day of packing and loading. Essentially, that free labour can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars so you may want to reward your family and friends with a bbq and a beer after they're done!