CP 45 Financial literacy in schools

Released 30 June 2003.

The aim of this discussion paper is to:

share the findings of the research ASIC commissioned to identify the current status of financial literacy education in Australian secondary schools. This involved a curriculum map revealing opportunities for teaching financial literacy and a survey of available resources to support the teaching of financial literacy;
outline the nature of financial literacy education in schools overseas (the UK, the US and New Zealand) and highlight any lessons that may be learnt from their experiences;
make proposals about curriculum, resource development and/or institutional support to promote improved financial literacy levels in Australian schools; and
promote discussion and ideally agreement about a coordinated way to progress and support teaching for financial literacy in schools.

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