Aussie kids' financial knowledge is on the decline. The proposed national curriculum has downgraded it even further
- Written by: Emily Ross, Lecturer, Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of the Sunshine Coast
ShutterstockFinancial literacy means having an understanding of financial concepts and risks, and the skills, motivation and confidence to make effective decisions across a range of financial contexts.
In Australia, many young people have trouble with financial literacy, especially young people in lower socioeconomic groups, who live in rural...