Australia's leading financial literacy program for school and vocational education students.



The StartSmart program changes the way young people learn about money. By making money management interactive, engaging and fun through a series of free workshops, we equip students with the confidence and competence to make smart decisions about money.
Delivered by our national team of world-class facilitators, StartSmart workshops make the learning experience accessible, motivating and inspiring. Each year StartSmart reaches over 270,000 students making it the largest program of its kind. Learn more
Student Counter
So far in 2013 our program has
helped to improve the financial literacy of
87,836
students in primary, secondary
and vocational education.
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"This is an extremely valuable experience for students... This seminar is the only experience some of them are exposed to in terms of tax, super, savings and investment." Joseph Nolan, John Paul College, NSW
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"High energy presentation. Relevant material. Thank you." The Armidale School, TAS
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"...just wanted to say how much our students enjoyed the session. They also got a lot out of it.... We would definitely like to have you back next year." Matthew Hughes, Bundaberg State School, NSW
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"The content was great and [the facilitator] had a fantastic rapport with the students. Looking forward to using your service again next year." Narelle McFadden, Scoresby Secondary College, VIC
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"I thought [StartSmart's] banking lesson was fantastic. It was really relevant to the students and they were engaged for the whole session." Joanna Marsh, Mowbray College, VIC
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"You had quite an impact! I had quite a few mums come up and talk to me about what [their children] had learnt with you." Chris Ratcliff, Dernancourt School, SA
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"The facilitator was engaging and extremely informative. The children learnt a great deal at the session!" Megan Downing, Emmaus Catholic School, SA
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"The kids love it and learn lots about where money originated from. It is great how interactive the lessons are and how the kids get engaged in the lessons." Peregian Springs State School , QLD
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"Very engaging! The students were highly motivated to participate in the lesson. The instructions are explicit and the information is highly relevant. Thank you." Katrina Durrant, Oatley Public School, NSW
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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
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"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
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"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
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"Travis is an excellent presenter who connects extremely well with students. Important information delivered in an engaging manner!" Alice George, Immanuel College , SA
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"Jess was fantastic, very engaging and born to be a teacher. Lots of energy and great examples. " Maria Petrides, Braybrook College, VIC
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"At last! Students educated in the important concept of budgeting and saving. Long time coming, but essential learning. " Michael Newington, Victoria University, Sunshine TAFE, VIC
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"The students were very engaged during the session. The information was excellent and gave them an insight into what they could or should be doing. " Sharon Reid, First Impressions Resources RTO, QLD
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"...your workshops have been very well received, with comments from our senior trainers including responses like "these are among the best and most worthwhile sessions we have had on campus", and from students saying “it’s so easy to learn when the information is relevant and the presentation interesting". " Debra Aarons , Martin College, NSW