Supporting teachers to connect learning to life through financial literacy
ASIC's Moneysmart financial literacy funding
Learning about money and how it works in the real world can transform the your students' experience while establishing good money habits now and into the future.
Moneysmart works with primary and secondary principal associations to fund financial literacy projects in schools. Funding is worth up to $5,000 for each project.
We are looking for new, creative project ideas that:
- teach kids how to budget and plan in the digital age
- embed financial literacy across the whole school
- incorporate cross sector collaboration
- boost parents' understanding of good money management
- include the local community.
Apply for funding to see your ideas come to life.
How to apply
Applications open on 3 August 2020. Visit Moneysmart in schools to find the guidelines and application form.
Featured content
The focus in this edition is on differentiating teaching resources to suit the diverse needs of learners.
PRIMARY CLASSROOM RESOURCE
Budgeting and shopping
Ben buys up big is a unit of work based on key concepts from a shopping trip to the supermarket (needs vs wants, money handling, making choices) but developed to resonate and engage older students with diverse learning needs.
Further differentiation may be required to ensure the resource is relevant and of interest to your students.
SECONDARY CLASSROOM RESOURCE
How can we obtain more money?
In this year 9 unit of work, students investigate different ways of earning money, including getting a job and then growing their savings by using simple interest.
The concept of obtaining money is one that resonates with everyone so adapt this resource to suit your cohort. Engage students with discussions about how they could earn and save money, their short- or long term money goals and what influences their decision-making.
MONEYSMART VIDEO
Learning for an independent future
Adelaide North Special School commits to helping students live independent lives by managing their money day-to-day and making informed choices. Students from all year levels participate in hands-on authentic experiences while they learn to use money.
WHAT'S NEW?
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teaching primary students to be active and informed citizens
This new introductory PD course (created in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) supports teaching students to be active and informed citizens through the Australian Curriculum learning areas including HASS: Civics and Citizenship and the general capabilities, using the ‘Paying it forward’ resource.
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