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 Shareen
As a program Ambassador, Shareen will be visiting high schools in the Illawarra 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.
Shareen 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?
I have worked in the finance industry for over 5 years and have met various people that find finances difficult & confusing, as this isn’t something taught in school. Being an ambassador helps change that and I would love to be able to help make that difference in people’s lives.
Why is financial literacy important to you?
I feel financial literacy gives you the freedom to dream and make those dreams come true.
It isn’t something that is taught in regular schooling so the information provided in the Finance Academy sets people up for life!
I was lucky enough that my parents had passed on the information as I was growing up but have realised it’s not a common trend.
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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