PHOTO: One of the Talk Money sessions in progress. [IMAGE: supplied]
Last week saw over 1,200 students from Nyngan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble and Gilgandra attend Talk Money financial literacy workshops run by Ecstra Foundation, an independent charitable foundation devoted the cause.
Caroline Stewart, CEO of Ecstra, led the workshops which sought to make money management clear and approachable – especially in communities that often miss out on these lessons.
“Financial literacy and financial education are crucial for young people everywhere, but they’re especially important for students in regional and rural areas,” she said.
“Programs like Talk Money aim to ensure equal opportunities, so regardless of where you live, you can gain the same practical skills and the confidence needed to handle money…