Ecstra Foundation has appointed Mike Christensen to its board, effective 1 May 2025. Mr. Christensen is a highly experienced non-executive director and senior executive with over 30 years’ experience across regulated businesses, including financial services, funds and investment management, property and housing, health, community and education sectors. He is a seasoned finance and risk professional… Read more »
Investing in the financial wellbeing of all Australians is essential for individuals, communities, and the broader economy. It directly influences everyday life including the overall mental, physical, and social health of Australians. Multiple factors are straining Australians’ financial health, including the cost of living crisis, inflation concerns, the increasing complexity of financial products and debt… Read more »
News from Ecstra As we wrap up a busy and rewarding year for Ecstra and our partners, we would like to share some of the highlights of this quarter. Ecstra launched our Financial Wellbeing Network with a webinar and lively panel discussion on More than money – building an integrated approach to financial health in Australia. The… Read more »
Ecstra Foundation has announced the appointment of James Kirby, one of Australia’s most accomplished financial journalists, to its Board, effective as at 11 December 2024. With a career spanning decades of expertise in business, economics, and investment journalism, Mr Kirby is currently the Wealth Editor at The Australian and host of the popular twice-weekly ‘Money Puzzle’ podcast. He… Read more »
Ecstra’s 2023 Impact report celebrates our partnerships, progress and outcomes to date, contributing to the financial capability and wellbeing of Australians across all life stages. Over four years, Ecstra has worked with 134 partners across Australia, committing to 184 grants and $33 million in funding to support a range of financial education, consumer care and… Read more »
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 »