In The Classroom
Australia needs financially capable young people. Are we preparing teachers to teach it?
As young Australians face growing financial pressures, researchers are calling for greater investment in financial literacy training for future teachers.
“Money may not be the root to happiness but it is definitely the root for survival” reflected a 16-year-old Australian student experiencing financial hardship in the 2024 Impact of Financial Stress on Young People Report. This captures a growing reality for many young people: money may not buy happiness, but it is increasingly shaping their wellbeing, opportunities, and sense of future security.
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