Ecstra Foundation has appointed leading consumer advocate Delia Rickard PSM as chair of the board, following the retirement of Paul Clitheroe AM, who steps down after eight years. Ms Rickard, a highly respected consumer advocate and former Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), joined the Ecstra board in 2023, following a… 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.
The winners of the 2026 Financial Literacy in Action Awards have been announced, celebrating outstanding teachers across Australia who are teaching students practical money skills through innovative classroom lessons. Now in their fourth year, the awards are presented by Talk Money with Ecstra Foundation, and recognise approaches that help young people build financial capability, money… Read more »
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 »
Ecstra Foundation welcomes the opportunity to make a submission regarding the 2026-2027 Federal Budget. Ecstra urges the Federal Government to recommit to a nationally coordinated financial capability strategy to help address the pressing financial challenges facing many Australians. These include rising cost of living, deepening wealth inequality, digital exclusion, the surge in financial scams, and… Read more »