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 »
News from Ecstra In this update we warmly welcome the appointment of Delia Rickard to the Ecstra Foundation Board. Delia’s extensive consumer policy expertise, leadership in financial capability and consumer protections will be greatly valued by Ecstra and our community. Our new Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation animation provides an introduction to the program for teachers,… Read more »
Ecstra Foundation Ltd (Ecstra) has appointed Ms Delia Rickard to its board, effective as at 18 April 2023. Ms Rickard has over thirty years’ experience working on behalf of consumers. Most recently she was Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from June 2012 until finishing with the Commission in January 2023…. Read more »