New research commissioned by Ecstra Foundation shows that many countries, including Australia, continue to grapple with how to improve financial literacy in the face of economic and social headwinds. The findings suggest that Australia could learn a lot from the approaches of other countries. The report, International Approaches to Progressing Financial Capability, by Social Ventures… Read more »
Our Talk Money 2023 Impact Report shares key data on program reach, evaluation outcomes and participant feedback. The results all show Talk Money is making a positive impact, helping teach students money lessons for life. Thank you to our community of schools, teachers and team for helping Talk Money grow to be Australia’s largest, face-to-face,… Read more »
Declining financial literacy levels in Australia require immediate focus from government to ensure young Australians are taught about finance, understand basic money concepts and that these lessons are reinforced at key life stages, says Ecstra Foundation CEO Caroline Stewart. Ecstra’s 2024-2025 Federal Budget submission calls on the government to elevate the importance of financial education… Read more »
News from Ecstra There’s lots of exciting news to share from Ecstra and our partners this November. Our Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation workshops featured on ABC’s 7.30 Report with students from Bankstown Girls High School! Watch these inspiring Year 10 students discuss the importance of learning about money at school and home as they… Read more »
The Women’s Economic Security Project was launched to address the barriers to employment, financial participation, and economic security experienced by many women and their families in Australia. The project aims to empower women by providing them with the necessary support, skills and opportunities to help them take control of their financial futures. The Report shares the… Read more »
As part of this year’s Global Money Week, the Ecstra Foundation has called for an overhaul of the existing education and support systems to help close the persistent gaps in financial education and literacy affecting many Australians. The most recent Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey of over 17,000 Australians, undertaken by… Read more »