A landmark new research report has found Australia needs a more coordinated and integrated national approach to financial wellbeing, as people navigate increasingly complex financial lives. ‘Australia’s financial wellbeing: An integrated approach’, is authored by RMIT University and Wellbeing Research, and funded by Ecstra Foundation. It provides one of the most comprehensive reviews of contemporary… Read more »
Ecstra Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of Australia’s financial wellbeing: an integrated approach, a new report authored by Wellbeing Research and RMIT University, with funding from Ecstra. The report finds Australia needs a more coordinated and integrated national approach to financial wellbeing as people navigate increasingly complex financial lives. It highlights that strengthening financial… Read more »
Momentum is building behind the shared call for Australia to commit to a National Financial Capability and Wellbeing Strategy, with a growing number of supporters signing on.
Australia must urgently commit to a National Financial Capability and Wellbeing Strategy in 2026, as financial literacy rates fall and young Australians risk entering adulthood without essential money skills, according to a new call to action led by Ecstra Foundation. A growing coalition across education, consumer protection, community services and research is urging the Federal Government… Read more »
Financial wellbeing is essential for individuals, communities, and the broader economy. It directly influences everyday life including the overall mental, physical, and social health of Australians. Across education, industry, consumer organisations, researchers and frontline services, including contributions shared through the National Financial Wellbeing Summit hosted by Ecstra Foundation, the message is clear: Australia needs to… Read more »
Investing in the financial wellbeing of all Australians is essential for individuals, communities, and the broader economy. It directly influences everyday life including the overall mental, physical, and social health of Australians. Multiple factors are straining Australians’ financial health, including the cost of living crisis, inflation concerns, the increasing complexity of financial products and debt… Read more »