Ecstra Foundation

⭐ FinEd Forum 2024 ⭐ We continue to receive amazing feedback and positive energy generated by our inaugural financial education in schools event! Co-hosted by Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation and Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood, the FinEd 2024 forum brought educators and organisations committed to improving financial literacy together to learn and share. Effie Zahos, 9News Money Editor led us through the day. The NSW Treasurer, the Hon. Daniel Mookhey, provided the opening address, noting the important influence his high school Economics teachers had on his career choices. He shared his outlook on finances and educators' vital role in providing financial literacy in schools. Caroline Stewart, CEO of Ecstra Foundation hosted a Q and A with the Treasurer, launched the 2025 Financial Literacy in Action Awards and introduced the speakers and panels for the day. Key takeaways: ⏺️ Peter Tsambalas facilitated a session with Year 12 student leaders on why learning about money is important to them ⏺️ Dr Tracey West PhD from Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation moderated a panel discussion on the role of tax in supporting financial wellbeing with Tax Clinic experts Ann Kayis-Kumar, Donovan Castelyn CA, CTA, Connie Vitale and Rob Whait ⏺️ The panel and break outs shared practical examples for developing students’ confidence with money and integrating financial literacy into learning though case studies and resources ⏺️ The launch of the 2025 Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation Financial Literacy in Action Awards, educators can enter them here: https://lnkd.in/gdypReSa Thank you to the Member for Reid, Sally Sitou MP, for joining us and your commitment to supporting schools and local communities, and to all the teachers, exhibitors and organisations who attended and generously contributed to the day. #FinEdForum2024 #financialeducation #financialliteracy #talkmoney

Ecstra Foundation is delighted to have been awarded Runner Up in SIMNA's 2024 Awards for Social Impact Measurement in the Funding, Investment and Grantmaking category! Our warmest thanks to SIMNA and the judging panel, to Urbis for presenting the award and congratulations to FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) for their Investing in Rural Community Futures win. These awards are a wonderful acknowledgement for our team and partners who have been instrumental in developing and implementing our impact measurement framework and approach. #financialcapability #impactmeasurement 

More than money – building an integrated approach to financial health in Australia This week Ecstra Foundation launched the Financial Wellbeing Network, designed to create opportunities to connect, share insights, and work together to address and improve the financial health and wellbeing of Australians. Thank you to our expert panel for participating in the inaugural event, with Brad Ruting, Impact Economics and Policy, Phillip Usher, First Nations Foundation, Suzie Forell, Health Justice Australia, Bronwyn Boon, Mission Australia and host Caroline Stewart, CEO of Ecstra Foundation. The webinar included a wide ranging discussion on the complex intersection of financial health with physical, mental, community and environmental health domains. The webinar can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/gYgPix_i We are looking forward to an exciting program of Financial Wellbeing Network events in 2025. #morethanmoney #financialhealth #financialwellbeing #collaboration

Today is #EconomicAbuseAwareness Day, and this year’s theme is 'There’s no excuse for economic abuse'.     Economic abuse is a common form of intimate partner violence impacting 16% of women and 7% of men. The consequences of economic abuse are devastating and can be long lasting for victim survivors.    Ecstra Foundation provides multi year funding to support front line organisations working to address economic abuse including the Centre for Women's Economic Safety, Redfern Legal Centre, Westjustice, Economic Abuse Reference Group (EARG), and the @UNSW Tax & Business Advisory Clinic. We welcome recent commitments to address economic abuse, including the Parliamentary Joint Committee Inquiry, however continued and sustainable funding from government and philanthropy is required to effectively address the causes and impact of economic abuse.    A directory of services to support people experiencing economic abuse is available here: https://lnkd.in/gG2ieni8 For organisations thinking about how to address economic abuse see Centre for Women's Economic Safety’s Guide here:https://lnkd.in/eYqd_262    #EconomicAbuseAwareness #IEAAD24 #NoExcuseforEconomicAbuse

Are you working to improve the financial wellbeing of people and communities?   Webinar reminder: Join Ecstra Foundation CEO Caroline Stewart in conversation with Dr Angela Jackson from Impact Economics and Policy, Phillip Usher from First Nations Foundation, Suzie Forell from Health Justice Australia and Bronwyn Boon from Mission Australia as they discuss the complex intersection of financial health with physical, mental, community and environmental health domains.   Our expert panel will explore the impact of current economic and social conditions on consumer financial wellbeing, share ideas for greater collaboration across sectors, and the role of policy responses and frameworks. Wednesday 27 November 2024, 12:00pm – 1.15pm (AEST) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSq7J62V #financialwellbeing #financialhealth #collaboration #financialeducation

Our Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation inaugural FinEdForum kicked off today with over 100 attendees joining us at Southern Cross Catholic College in Burwood. With Effie Zahos 9News Money Editor as our MC, we’ve heard from the NSW Treasurer, the Hon. Daniel Mookhey, Caroline Stewart, CEO of Ecstra Foundation plus a host of educators and students all sharing money lessons for kids for high school students. #TalkMoney #MoneyLessonsForLife #financialliteracy #FinancialWellbeing #finedforum24

Join us for the first in a series of Financial Wellbeing Network events hosted by Ecstra Foundation. Ecstra CEO Caroline Stewart and our expert panel will discuss the complex interaction of financial health with physical, mental, community and environmental health domains - all critical components to improving the lives of Australians.  This webinar will explore the impact of current economic and social conditions on consumer financial wellbeing, share ideas for greater collaboration across sectors, and the role of policy responses and frameworks. With panellists:  Dr Angela Jackson, Lead Economist, Impact Economics and Policy   Phillip Usher, CEO, First Nations Foundation   Suzie Forell, Research Director, Health Justice Australia   Bronwyn Boon, Research and Insights Manager, Mission Australia Wednesday 27 November 2024, 12:00pm – 1.15pm (AEST)  Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSq7J62V #financialwellbeing #financialhealth #collaboration

The number one question we get asked at Ecstra Foundation is what financial literacy lessons are available in schools? The answer is lots! Learn more at our upcoming FinEd Forum 2024. Details below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ghdu__CV

Global Sisters and Ecstra Foundation share a commitment to improving economic security for women, including through our multi year Financial Pathways Program partnership. The role below is a fantastic opportunity for a finance minded SME and micro business expert to use your skills to continue growing the business and to make a positive impact working with female micro entrepreneurs. https://lnkd.in/gHs58fJi

Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation is proud to announce we are partnering with Southern Cross Catholic College in Burwood to co-host FinEd Forum 2024! This event is open to all secondary school principals, teachers and educators passionate about financial education, literacy, and wellbeing. For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gN8eh298 #FinEdForum2024 #financialliteracy #financialeducation #talkmoney #moneylessonsforlife