Financial Education

Young people today are bombarded by increasing enticements from savvy businesses to spend their own money or influence their family's spending on a wide range of products and services. They are targeted through conventional advertising channels but also more subtle ones such as mobile phones, reality TV shows and the internet. As vulnerable consumers, it's important to give young people the education and tools to make informed choices which will help them manage debt and promotional traps. This is where YWCA NSW’s Financial Education Program comes in!

YWCA NSW runs a one day highly interactive and engaging financial education workshop, presented to students in years 10 and 11. It is designed to challenge student's thinking about managing money and the many ways marketers target young people as consumers. The financial education program provides students with skills and tools that enable them to make informed decisions about their spending choices, complementing and supporting topics within the Stage 5 Commerce; English and Mathematics curricula.

Financial education workshops are facilitated by trained YWCA NSW staff who are supported by mentors. These Mentors are volunteers, drawn from a broad range of business backgrounds in the local community, who support students with the workshop activities. In addition, mentors share their life and work experiences and emphasise the importance of managing money and expectations.

YWCA NSW financial education workshops were developed by experienced teachers, trainers and experts in the field of financial education. YWCA NSW in is currently seeking a new funding partner for this highly successful program. If you are interested in this program for your school or if you would like to be involved as a volunteer please contact YWCA NSW on the details below.

Contact us
If you would like more information please contact:
Robert Chandler
YWCA NSW

Manager, Productive Futures - Youth Programs
Phone: 02 9285 6211
Email: youthprograms@ywcansw.com.au