New report shows growing demand for financial education in Australian schools as financial literacy program reaches over half a million students

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A new report from Ecstra Foundation highlights the growing demand from Australian schools for practical financial education as part of the curriculum, at a time when financial literacy rates have

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Australia urged to commit to fixing financial literacy in 2026

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Australia must urgently commit to a National Financial Capability and Wellbeing Strategy in 2026, as financial literacy rates fall and young Australians risk entering adulthood without essential money skills, according

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Ecstra Foundation Summit: Momentum builds for national approach to financial wellbeing 

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Ecstra Foundation’s inaugural National Financial Wellbeing Summit last week highlighted the growing support for a nationally coordinated financial strategy as way of improving Australians’ financial and overall wellbeing. The event

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Talk Money Financial Literacy Awards for 2026 now open to all Australian schools

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Ecstra Foundation is inviting entries from Australian schools for the 2026 ‘Talk Money Financial Literacy in Action Awards’[1]. The awards, now in their fourth year, recognise and celebrate outstanding efforts

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Ecstra Foundation calls for national leadership to address declining financial literacy levels

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Ecstra Foundation is calling on Australia’s next government to commit to a national, comprehensive and coordinated approach to improving financial wellbeing for all Australians as a social and economic imperative.

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James Kirby appointed to Ecstra Foundation board

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Ecstra Foundation has appointed James Kirby, one of Australia’s most accomplished financial journalists, to its board, effective as at 11 December 2024. With a career spanning decades of expertise in

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Global research highlights opportunities for Australia to improve financial literacy initiatives

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New research commissioned by Ecstra Foundation shows that many countries, including Australia, continue to grapple with how to improve financial literacy in the face of economic and social headwinds. The

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‘Talk Money’ financial education program bridging persistent gap in schools

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There have been significant improvements in students’ understanding of important money concepts in the first two years delivery of the ‘Talk Money’ with Ecstra Foundation financial education program, according to

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Teaching financial literacy in schools has an immediate impact on students: report

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A nationwide program launched with the ambitious aim of bridging the persistent financial education gap in schools has delivered promising results in its first year. Ecstra Foundation’s Financial education in schools

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Delia Rickard joins board of Ecstra Foundation

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Ecstra Foundation Ltd (Ecstra) has appointed Ms Delia Rickard to its board, effective as at 18 April 2023. Ms Rickard has over thirty years’ experience working on behalf of consumers. 

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