Helping Australians with financial literacy
07 April 2025
5
min read
Knowing how to manage money is important, but not everyone learns how.
So we’re helping Australians who need it most.
April is Financial Literacy Month, but we work with 3 groups all year round. We partner with Financial Basics Foundation, Dress for Success and First Nations Foundation, to help young people, women, and Indigenous Australians with money skills.
Teaching teens with Cashed Up
Financial Basics Foundation has a free online program called Cashed Up. It teaches high school students financial skills.
Katrina Samios, the CEO, says it’s important to learn about money when you’re young.
Cashed Up helps kids learn good money habits early.
“Knowing about money is more than just budgeting,” she says. “It’s about having the confidence and skills to make smart choices.”
With our help, Cashed Up is delivering 6 free courses to help young people grow their skills.
Helping women succeed
We’re helping expand the Dress for Success Virtual Career Hub. This free online platform helps women with job and money skills.
Sonia Casanova, the CEO, says this partnership helps women become financially independent.
“We’re helping women make smart money decisions and take control of their future,” she says.
New money skills workshops start in April on the Career Hub.
Partnering with First Nations peoples
We’re working with the First Nations Foundation to help Indigenous Australians learn about money.
This year, we’re travelling with the team to remote communities to offer hands-on training.
Jordy Dwyer, the Education Manager, says this changes lives.
“It’s about learning how to manage your money well and set up good habits,” he says. “This gives you the freedom to follow your dreams.”
Last year, we helped find over $3.5 million in lost or forgotten superannuation for people in remote communities.1
We’ll also join First Nations Foundation’s Financial Wellness Week in July.
5 tips to improve your financial literacy:
Save first – Save some pay to set up financial security.
Explore how to grow your super here
Be critical – Think if you really need something and if it fits your budget.
Our handy calculators are here
Make a spending plan – Like a budget, but less strict. Direct your money towards what matters most to you. Review regularly.
Find out how to prepare for retirement here
Educate yourself – Learn about money from trusted sources.
Find courses here
Awaken your super – because it could be a big part of your future.
Learn more here
1. Internal ART data for January 1 to December 31, 2024.