Minister Launches Financial Literacy Package for Teachers
Source: Australia. Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law. Media Release
"Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law and Mr Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Financial Literacy Advisory Board, have launched a package of support materials and resources to help teachers deliver consumer and financial literacy education in schools.
Over 2008, consumer and financial literacy will be incorporated into core subjects, including English and maths, and across all years from Kindergarten to Year 10. Topics for study include basic budgeting, banking, credit cards and mobile phone plans."