The Money Mentor program was informed by research conducted by Victoria University about financial literacy, and has been designed to equip participants with the fundamentals of financial literacy to support their financial wellbeing and promote a lifelong attitude of learning.
To help address these issues, over the last two years we have increased our program delivery to middle secondary school students. The core modules address the knowledge gaps identified in the target demographic after consultation with parents, teachers, community groups and businesses.
In recent months, the Money Mentor program has developed a collaborative relationship with Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and its ‘Daughters of the West’ program, to reach women from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the world of money.
The ongoing cost-of-living pressures and housing insecurity many face around Australia (and the world) underlines how important financial literacy is for people at all ages
“The Money Mentor program is needed now more than ever. With cost-of-living pressures affecting many households, the new Job Starter and Restarter programs will be essential to help everyone from recent graduates and new migrants to parents re-entering the workforce navigate the sometimes confusing world of money. The Money Mentor program has been tried and tested across a number of settings, with very positive feedback. It can be customised to your organisation’s needs.”
Jenny Britt, Committee Chair of the Money Mentor program
