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"Our teachers were impressed with the presenter and how she engaged and interacted with the children and the content was excellent and very age appropriate.All of the teachers have recommended that we run the program again next year."
John Readshaw, Buddina State School, QLD -
"Zey's energy level and enthusiasm really engaged the students. Her clear ability to engage, learn and use names created a friendly situation where the students didn't even realise they were learning."
Linda Lopez , Heathmont College, VIC -
"Our students greatly enjoyed all the sessions and benefited from the real life application of Mathematics in this context. I am positive that their participation in these sessions will make their course work a lot easy this year. "
Maina Ram, Granville Boys High School, NSW -
"Travis is an excellent presenter who connects extremely well with students. Important information delivered in an engaging manner!"
Alice George, Immanuel College , SA
Be confident with cash!
The StartSmart Secondary program consists of five different workshops, each focusing on a different topic in depth: earning, saving, spending, investing and decision making for the future. Each workshop is an interactive learning experience that is designed to engage students and empower them in making their personal financial choices. Choose from any or all workshops in accordance with your students’ needs.
The following workshops are available:
SmartEarning (Years 9 - 11)
This workshop explores a variety of topics associated with earning money, such as getting your first job, paying tax and understanding financial documents. Difficult financial concepts are brought to life in a way that excites and engages students through scenarios that relate directly to their own experiences.
Several concepts are covered, including:
- your first job
- differences between full-time, part-time and casual work
- hours, sick and holiday leave, pay
- employee rights and responsibilities
- award wages
- tax and Australia’s progressive tax system
- tax file number and lodging tax returns
- superannuation
- checking your pay slip
This workshop run for 45-50 minutes.
Once you’ve seen or booked a workshop you’ll also have access to engaging, online support resources for teaching money management in the classroom.
Click here to find out more about the StartSmart Teacher Support Program.
SmartSaving (Years 9 - 11)
This workshop considers the process of saving money and setting personal financial goals. Students learn strategies for saving their money, and are given the tools to maintain their personal financial records.
Several concepts are covered, including:
- the value of saving
- setting saving goals
- setting budgets
- saving money in a bank
- earning interest on savings
- reading financial documents, such as bank statements
This workshop runs for 45-50 minutes.
Once you’ve seen or booked a workshop you’ll also have access to engaging, online support resources for teaching money management in the classroom.
Click here to find out more about the StartSmart Teacher Support Program.
SmartSpending (Years 9 - 11)
In this workshop, students learn about all the issues surrounding their spending choices. Students learn information that bears directly on the challenges surrounding their decisions as consumers, from their first phone to their first car. Students explore the personal motives and social pressures that influence their financial decisions. The workshop inspires them to be responsible and discerning in their personal financial management decisions.
Several concepts are covered, including:
- personal financial responsibility
- emotional and rational motives behind financial decisions
- mobile phone costs
- prepaid and plan options
- reading financial documents, such as bank statements
- reading phone bills
- comparative shopping
- gratification delay
- recognising hidden costs
This workshop runs for 45-50 minutes.
Once you’ve seen or booked a workshop you’ll also have access to engaging, online support resources for teaching money management in the classroom.
Click here to find out more about the StartSmart Teacher Support Program.
SmartInvesting (Recommended for Years 10 and 11)
It may seem like it requires a lot of money to start investing, but the truth is that anyone with a bank account could already be investing. Nonetheless, there are certain things you need to know if you are going to develop your investment portfolio. This workshop examines different types of investment and demonstrates how healthy investment mindsets are crucial to making investments real, accessible and profitable.
Several concepts are covered, including:
- risk and reward
- what is a risk profile?
- the value of having a financial education
- good and bad debt
- what are investment assets?
This workshop runs for 45-50 minutes.
Once you’ve seen or booked a workshop you’ll also have access to engaging, online support resources for teaching money management in the classroom.
Click here to find out more about the StartSmart Teacher Support Program.
*NEW* SmartFutures (Years 11-12)
This workshop explores how students can make smart decisions about their own futures. All students must make complex personal decisions; from pursuing further study or starting work, to staying at home or moving out. Whatever path students choose for themselves, it is important for them to consider all aspects of their decisions, including the financial implications of their choices.
Several concepts are covered, including:
- understanding and applying a decision-making framework to a range of relevant situations
- understanding the financial implications of a range of post-school options, such as getting a qualification or entering the workforce
- exploring the cost of living and future living arrangements.
This workshop runs for 50-60 minutes
To secure your place, register your school today!
