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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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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Whole systems approach needed to address financial literacy gap in Australia

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As part of this year’s Global Money Week, the Ecstra Foundation has called for an overhaul of the existing education and support systems to help close the persistent gaps in

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Women’s financial progress recovery fractured and slowing on COVID shock

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Women’s progress to financial equality with men suffered a setback in the June quarter, as COVID shock factors put the brakes on the female-led recovery at the start of 2021,

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