The FAAA has launched a nationwide financial literacy program aimed at high-school students, developing a simple but informative workshop that will teach young Australians important lessons about money and good financial decision making.
The one-hour workshops will be delivered by FAAA members face-to-face in local high schools or community groups.
FAAA says the workshop will help students “…better grasp financial concepts with the aid of a presentation sharing simple financial concepts like the power of compound interest, setting financial goals and managing credit cards.”
Anne Palmer, the association’s General Manager, Education and Professionalism, says the purpose of the workshops is to get high school students thinking about money management.
“FAAA members will stress the importance of making wise money choices and good financial decisions, which can make a profound difference to the lives of young Australians.”
She says the organisation has timed the launch of the initiative with Global Money Week, which runs from 18 – 24 March, “…after collaborating with a number of dedicated members on the workshop’s content. It has been designed as an introductory session to all things money.”
Palmer says they are grateful to FAAA members Renae Anderson, Amie Baker, Glen Hare, Matthew Kanizay, Peter Lennox, Sandra McGuire and Dawn Thomas for their expertise and insights on the subject matters.
The Money & Life Financial Literacy Workshops are aimed at 15-and 16-year-olds. Association members interested in delivering the workshop to high school students can request a pack which contains:
- Letter template to send to high schools
- Pre-workshop checklist
- PowerPoint presentation
- Accompanying leader’s guide
- Student handout
Palmer adds that members are keen to give back to the community “…and this is a great way to do that and also bring home the importance of good financial planning.”
Click here to request a Money & Life Financial Literacy Workshop pack.
