Financial Literacy in Schools
Partner Program of the Australian Government 'StaySmart Online Awareness Week'
DETAILS
TOUR DATES
Not currently touring
AVAILABLE
Not currently touring
LOCATION
In your school
DURATION
60 minutes
50 minute viewing time
10 minute Q&A
SUITABILITY
Senior (Grades 5 - 9)
PRICING
$6.00 (+GST) per student.
If less than 150 students per performance then a flat fee of
$900 (+GST) will apply.
DOLLARS & SENSE
Who are the people on Australia's banknotes?
Join Sir John Flynn, Dame Nellie Melba, Edith Cowan and Sir John Monash amongst other famous faces of Australia‘s history in learning all about FINANCIAL LITERACY!
Featuring an irresistible mix of comedy, singing, dancing and student interaction, Dollars & Sense takes your students on a wild ride with the people in your pocket!
Your students will discover the 10 KEY CONCEPTS to become financially literate:
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What is Money – its origins, why we have it and what it is good for.
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Why do we work?
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How to take control of your money by prioritising needs and wants.
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The importance of saving.
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The importance of budgeting.
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What is investing?
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Making money work and the miracle of compounding interest.
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The difference between cash and credit.
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How financial choices affect your future.
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How financial security means more choices in life.
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LEARNING AREAS:
Understanding Money, Personal Finance, Money Management, Australian History, Performing Arts
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CURRICULUM COVERAGE:​
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The Humanities (Economics, Business/Commerce, SOSE/HSIE, History); English; Mathematics; The Arts