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What is the Financial Basics Foundation?

The Financial Basics Foundation (FBF) is a trusted independent charity. We create financial literacy resources for Australian educators, young people, parents/carers and employers of young people.

Our Mission is to enhance the financial capability of young Australians by providing quality independent financial education resources.

If you’re aged between 12 and 24 and want to learn about money or, you’re someone who cares for, or works with young people, FBF’s suite of resources, courses, tips and tools is for you!

Educator Hub

Educator Hub is the premier destination for Australian educators seeking to deliver comprehensive, up-to-date financial literacy education in their classrooms. Educator Hub offers a suite of free curriculum aligned financial literacy resources including online courses, focussed student activities and tasks, videos, games and downloadable print resources.

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Parent/Carer Hub

Parent/Carer Hub is designed to help parents/carers start financial conversations with young people. It includes a range of free resources and activities to support parents/carers to educate and empower young people to feel confident about making financial decisions and managing their money.

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Visit Parent/Carer Hub

Educator Hub

Educator Hub is the premier destination for teachers seeking to deliver comprehensive, up-to-date financial literacy education in their classrooms.

Resources in the easily navigable Educator Hub can be tailored specifically to meet the needs of your students. From classroom materials to interactive activities, Educator Hub offers a wide range of resources designed to help teachers deliver engaging and meaningful financial literacy education.

We believe that by offering quality financial literacy education classroom resources, we can help you equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to become financially savvy adults. Our comprehensive library of resources addresses topics such as earning, budgeting, saving, spending, investing, superannuation, taxation, credit and debt. We also offer curriculum mapping guides for all grade levels so that educators can easily incorporate financial content into their daily lessons.

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Young Person Hub

Young Person Hub provides young adults with access to the financial education they need to make informed decisions about their financial future. Our goal is to help young people gain a better understanding of money management and personal finance, and equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to build their financial capability and wellbeing.

The Young Person Hub includes free online courses and resources covering a range of personal finance topics, including goal setting, saving, budgeting, taxation, superannuation and investing.

We believe that every young person should be able to make informed decisions when it comes to their personal finances. That’s why we’ll be regularly releasing new courses, content and activities  to advance awareness and understanding of your personal finance management.  Sign up for access to our engaging videos, helpful articles, inspiring quotes and stories, interactive games and courses.  We aim to make learning about finance fun, relevant and engaging.

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Parent/Carer Hub

Parent/Carer Hub is an online platform dedicated to helping parents and carers feel confident about having conversations that support their teens to build financial capability. Signing up to Parent/Carer Hub is free and provides access to a suite of credible, independent and relevant resources and information.

Financial Basics Foundation (FBF) believes that financial capability is a critical life skill. Research shows that financial conversations at home and with trusted adults, increases financial wellbeing later in life. By arming young people with the knowledge and tools to develop sound financial behaviours and attitudes, they will be well equipped to make informed financial decisions for their future.

Accessing quality financial education resources can be difficult for busy parents.  FBF’s Parent/Carer Hub makes it easy to identify relevant materials quickly and efficiently.  The Hub provides practical tips and family activities to help parents/carers teach these concepts by engaging in conversations related to money management.

FBF’s self-enrolled online courses are designed specifically for young people, however, parents/carers can also enrol and complete any of the courses.

FBF is committed to ensuring that young people have access to quality financial education materials at home and at school and we encourage you to share this site and the information/resources we provide with your family, friends and school community.

Sign up today to access FBF’s suite of free family focussed financial literacy education resources.

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Employer Hub

Employer Hub is an online platform designed to provide employers with access to high-quality financial education resources for their employees. Our mission is to empower employers by providing them with the tools and resources they need to help their employees make informed financial decisions. With our comprehensive library of content, employers can easily create a custom financial education plan tailored to their business’s specific needs. From budgeting basics to retirement planning, we cover all aspects of personal finance that are relevant to today’s working world.

Our educational materials are presented in engaging formats such as video lessons, webinars, interactive quizzes and personalized action plans. We also offer one-on-one coaching and support, so that employers can ensure that their employees receive the guidance and advice they need in order to succeed. In addition, all of our services can be accessed from any device and our platform is customisable for each employer’s individual needs.

By leveraging the latest innovative technologies, Employer Hub creates a powerful and intuitive learning experience for employers and their staff members alike. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy for users to quickly find the content they need, while our comprehensive search engine helps users locate answers within seconds. Furthermore, we provide analytics on employee engagement so that employers can track progress over time.

At Employer Hub we believe that everyone should have access to quality financial education regardless of background or experience level. We strive not only to provide valuable resources but also the support needed to ensure long-term success. Our comitment to improving the financial capability of young Australians has allowed us to become one of the leading providers of financial education in Australia and we continue our mission by helping businesses create a secure financial future for themselves and their employees!

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Disclaimer: The information on this website is general educational information. It is not financial advice. Financial Basics Foundation is not a financial advisor. The information is designed to improve your financial literacy by increasing your awareness and understanding of the topics described.