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Building financial confidence in Indigenous communities.

As accredited Financial Wellbeing Champions with Westpac’s Davidson Institute, Darren and Leigh deliver financial education to Indigenous communities. Read why they joined the program and the impact the education is having locally.

Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now pay later services like Afterpay and Zip Pay allows you to buy something now and pay for it later. It’s important to understand these services and how they work before you sign up so you don’t end up like Kylie in this article.

IWD2021 #Choosetochallenge … financially.

This year's theme for International Women's Day is #Choosetochallenge. Our challenge for you from the Davidson Institute is to boost your financial confidence, Not only does this help improve your own financial wellbeing but it has potential benefits for the broader community too.

Opening a bank account checklist.

Need to open a bank account? This handy checklist can help you prepare what you need.

Digital card – Shopping with your mobile phone.

Imagine going shopping with just your mobile phone. It’s now possible with digital cards. This article explains what a digital card is and how to use it.

My money planner.

A money plan can help you manage your money today and save for the future.

This money planner takes you through a simple step-by-step process to help build a budget that can support you and your family to achieve your money goals.

Money Diary.

Understanding where your money goes can help you take control and create opportunities for you and your family. A money diary may be useful to help identify how you're using your money. Download your money diary today to help you achieve your money dreams and goals.

Financially fit through COVID-19.

COVID-19 has brought many changes to our lives and also to our finances. This video discusses some tips and tricks that might help you and your family manage your money at this time.

Cheers to new Indigenous entrepreneurs’ model.

Sobah, the first non-alcoholic craft beer company in Australia, is tapping into what’s shaping up as one of the fastest growing beer sub-categories. Meeting strong demand for their products, however, has meant finding the funds to expand operations, a challenging prospect for the small, largely self-funded business. But Sobah recently secured a big win by becoming the first business to benefit from a newly formed partnership between First Australians Capital (FAC) and Westpac aimed at backing emerging Indigenous businesses.

Mob Pod - Sandra Creamer from NATSIWA

The Davidson Institute's Lisa Gissing, talks to Sandra Creamer, CEO of NATSIWA, about their work in the community and why good money management is crucial in running a successful organisation.

Lump Sum of Money: Managing & Protecting.

Have you recently received a large amount of money? Check out some hints and tips that may help you and your family manage and keep your money safe today and for tomorrow.

Always was, Always will be – NAIDOC week 2020

NAIDOC Week this year begins on November 8th. We recently caught up with a couple of Westpac Group employees to get their thoughts on what NAIDOC Week means to them and how money management and education can play an important role in helping to sustain the caring for land.

Experts Angle: Helping you stay safe from scammers.

Greg Gebhart from the ESafety Commissioner talks through a number of common questions from what a scam is, to different types of scams and what you can do to help protect you and your money from scammers.

Managing Money guide.

There are many reasons finances can get off track but it’s important to take steps to get back on track as soon as possible. Our Managing Money guide is a step by step aid to help you get your finances back under control.

Helping you stay safe from scammers.

Have you been scammed? Be aware. Protect you and your family. Check out our 6 tips to help keep you and your money safe.

Mob Pod - Peter Foster from Hymba Yumba Independent School.

Peter Foster in the principal of Hymba Yumba Independent School. In this interview with Davidson Institute’s Lisa Gissing, Peter talks about the way the school has pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mob Pod - Paul Dodd from Corporate Culcha.

Paul Dodd is the CEO, Director and Principal Consultant of Corporate Culcha. In this interview with Lisa Gissing from Westpac's Davidson Institute, Paul talks about the importance of staying positive and pivoting, where it makes sense, during uncertain times.

Mob Pod - Bronwyn Covill from Need a Tutor.

Bronwyn Covill is the CEO of Need a Tutor. Bronwyn talks about how learning changes lives and that as an organisation they are determined to remove barriers that prevent remote and Indigenous students from accessing educational support.

How the bank can protect my money.

There are a number of ways the bank can help you to protect and keep your money safe. How does the bank really know that they are dealing with you? What can you do to also help protect your money. Here are a couple of handy hints.

澳大利亚理财第一步

这份《澳大利亚的理财第一步》指南旨在帮助您更多地了解澳大利亚的金融系统以及帮助您在澳洲的新家管理资金。

A quick guide to effective financial governance.

This guide helps to understand basic governance requirements of a not for profit organisation.

Good spending habits.

Good spending habits can help you build new opportunities for you and your family.  This short video explores some hints and tips for developing good spending habits.

My money plan.

By looking at the money coming into your bank account and how you spend that money you can start to build your own money plan, or budget, for the future. This short video explains how.

7 innovation essentials for community organisations.

Not for profit organisations can benefit greatly from taking an innovative approach to facing the many challenges present in today’s society.

5 good governance essentials for not for profit organisations.

Governance is critical for community organisations, to focus on the activities that contribute most to their mission, use their resources effectively and ensure they are managed in the best interests of stakeholder groups.

Teaching kids about money.

Managing money is a fundamental life skill so it makes sense to start teaching that skill from a young age. 

Planning for your financial future.

Many people have a very clear vision of how they want their life to play out from a personal perspective and a career perspective. Often, however, they don’t take the next step and look at the finances to support that vision.

My money plan.

A budget is an empowering financial tool to help you take control of your money and financial future. But how do you create a budget that truly works for you?

Good money management booklet.

Ruby Connection and the Davidson Institute have partnered to develop the Good Money Management booklet. In this booklet, we’ll show you how to track your expenses, save and budget, and set yourself up for a stronger financial future. It also provides some great information on getting paid, superannuation, and tips for protecting your financial future.

Be credit healthy.

Borrowing is just one tool that we can use to get the things we want.  But when is the right time to borrow? And how do we ensure we are not ‘borrowing ourselves into trouble’?

A guide to regaining your financial independence.

Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 2 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.

A guide to protecting yourself from financial abuse.

Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 1 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.

A guide to rebuilding your financial future.

Many of us find managing our finances difficult at the best of times, but these challenges are often amplified if you’ve experienced domestic and family violence, including financial abuse. This is module 3 from a series of 3 guides to help you navigate through this difficult time.

Guide for Community Financial Officers.

The Guide for Community Financial Officers is designed to help Financial Officers of community organisations, of all shapes and sizes, to take on the role with greater knowledge and confidence and to help Board Members to understand what is required of a Financial Officer.

Financial governance for NFPs.

As demand for services increases and the available funding decreases it is vital that not-for-profit organisations ensure that their financial governance passes muster. Watch the Financial Governance for NFPs video to find out more about this important aspect of your organisation's governance.

7 financial tips for NFP's - video.

Do you run or are involved with a Not-For-Profit organisation? Watch this video to discover 7 tips to become more financially and business savvy when it comes to your NFP.

Transferring money overseas.

There are many reasons why, once you have arrived in Australia that you may need to transfer money overseas.  There are a number of different ways you can do that.

Tax in Australia.

If you work in Australia, you will most likely pay a portion of your pay to the government in the form of taxes. These taxes are then used to provide services such as roads, health, and education. Having a basic understanding of the taxation system helps you make sure you are paying the right amount of tax.

Superannuation in Australia.

Australia has a retirement savings scheme known as superannuation. If you are working in Australia then you will be required to participate. This video briefly explains what superannuation is and how you can make the most of these long term savings.

Financial first steps in Australia.

This ‘Financial first steps in Australia’ guide aims to help you understand more about the financial system in Australia and how to manage your money in your new home.