Get money savvy with Financial Literacy Program
Financial literacy is an important life skill that all children need to learn, which is why we’ve partnered with the University of Newcastle to present the Greater Bank Finance Academy.
Meet Erin
As a program Ambassador, Erin will be visiting high schools on the Central Coast to use her real-life banking experience to deliver practical and relevant content around money management, savings strategies and how to make informed financial decisions.
Erin explains why she got involved and what she’s enjoying most about being part of the program.
What prompted you to become a Finance Academy Ambassador?
Educating young people in financial literacy so that they have the skills to set their futures up and buy their dream car, their first house or even a big holiday is what I love most about my job. This program is the perfect way to start them on the right path with their finances, so that they can build a brighter future.
I am looking forward to passing on my knowledge to the younger generation. I know this program has the potential to change someone’s future, which is why it’s so exciting to me.
Why is financial literacy important to you?
I strongly believe that having control over your finances is so important, especially as a young adult entering the next stage of their life. As a lender, I am aware of how important it is to educate people on how to look after your credit report, keeping your accounts in good conduct, and learning how to budget and save.
What was your financial literacy ‘ah-ha’ moment?
Going through a loan application with a young person, I often find I am teaching them financial literacy along the way. It’s always a disappointing conversation to have with someone when they are not ready to take out their first loan. By educating high school students now, it gives them a better chance to be ready in the future.
Want to get involved?
Want one of the Finance Academy Ambassadors to visit your teenager's high school for FREE to develop their financial literacy skills?
Here's how you can encourage your school to get involved in the Greater Bank Finance Academy:
Express your interest
- Parents can send this website to your child's school to inform them of the program: www.greater.com.au/financeacademy
- High schools express their interest by emailing FinanceAcademy@newcastle.edu.au
- The University of Newcastle will provide further information and coordinate all logistics with the school
Content is Supplied
- The University of Newcastle will supply all lesson content to the teacher. This includes 4 core lessons, plus up to 3 electives chosen at school's discretion
- Teachers deliver lessons 1 and 3, plus any electives chosen
UoN and Greater Bank visit your school
- University of Newcastle and Greater Bank Ambassadors present lessons 2 and 4
- Ambassadors challenge students to think differently and provide real world examples of financial literacy in action!
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