Filling the education gap

The low rate of teenage financial literacy leads to poor financial decisions for the job ready.

Our program helps young people navigate:

  • their first job
  • their first pay check
  • their first purchases

Set them on the path to lifelong financial resilience and success.

The need for education in financial literacy

The rate of financial literacy is very low and falling among young people.

Most students do not feel confident making simple financial decisions such as choosing a bank account.

This is despite governments here and internationally recognising young people as a critical cohort for education in financial literacy.

In contrast, young people entering the workforce have growing agency in financial decision making in an increasingly complex environment.

94% of 14 to 17 year old Australians want to know how to manage their money better.

The Money Mentor program is specifically designed to fill this gap.

Why choose the Money Mentor program?

Proven track record

Improving students financial literacy on completion the course by 13%

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Evidence-based program design

Ongoing consultation and collaboration with subject experts

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Flexible program delivery

Incorporating the program within your curriculum pedagogy

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Adapted to your requirements

We will talk to you about funding and delivery to make sure we deliver a program that best fits your needs.

Our funding sources include:

  • Applying for local grants

  • Working with local businesses to sponsor the delivery

How we can deliver:

  • Full 8 module program over 8 weeks

  • Full 8 module program over 4 weeks using double periods

  • Curated workshop catering to your special needs

Participant feedback

Some of our participants’ favourite things about the course.

What did you enjoy learning?

… budgeting, superannuation, and getting a head start in life.

Lincoln (participant)

… ways to help myself be more financially stable in the future.

Cindy (participant)

Educator feedback

I loved the program! Particularly how quickly students were able to convert the knowledge learned into their lives. The program had impact on students who may have not voluntarily chosen finance related electives, enabling them to to comprehend everyday financial literacy concepts that could positively impact their lives.

Justine Johnston
Mathematics Learning Leader
Mount Alexander College

The IWCF Money Mentor program delivered a four-week long program to our Year 10 students, which complemented our existing Curriculum, and was of great benefit to our students. Offering programs like the Money Mentor program to schools like ours affords students the opportunity to engage with experts from the financial industry and ask questions beyond the Curriculum.

Matt Grose
Learning Specialist, Year 10 Maths Teacher
Williamstown High School

Learn how the Money Mentor program supports life long financial literacy

  • Watch this short video from a school setting