Ecstra Foundation today launches the $2 million Women’s Economic Security Project grant round. The grants support charities and established social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored financial capability support for women across Australia. Read the news article published by Kidspot on how to spot the signs of financial abuse featuring insights from Redfern Legal Centre, Economic Abuse Reference Group and Ecstra Foundation.

Ecstra Foundation announces funding to eight organisations across Australia working to support the financial wellbeing of older Australians.

With a total grant pool of $1,000,000 the Financial Wellbeing and Ageing Well Grants focus on pragmatic, practical assistance and resources that engage older consumers, to help them navigate financial decisions during this life stage and to build economic resilience.

Even before COVID struck, one in three Australians reported that they found dealing with money stressful. This has only worsened during the pandemic.

Providing targeted financial support to those in need, and resources for Australians to improve their financial knowhow can help navigate the economic crisis and contribute to the recovery effort.

Community organisations are dealing with immense disruption right now. Building financial resilience and long-term sustainability is an important part of navigating through this uncertainty.

Little Dreamers is celebrating the launch of the Dreamers Hub, a new innovative approach to online support for one of Australia’s most vulnerable youth populations.

Sharing a new partnership between The Big Issue and Ecstra Foundation to help welcome back vendors to street selling.

Through Ecstra Foundation’s Response and Recovery grants, The Big Issue has been able to provide additional support and materials to vendors as they return to the streets.

Indigenous communities are helping their next generation of leaders build financial capability and wellbeing through practical training and toolkits.

Funding for the new Catchin’ Up Project in Gippsland, empowers Indigenous leaders with practical money skills to share money lessons for life in their communities

Refugee Week is an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures and positive contributions refugees make to Australian communities. In these challenging times the theme for Refugee week hosted by the Refugee Council of Australia is especially poignant - Celebrating the Year of Welcome. 

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is launching a new radio series dedicated to supporting consumers during the current pandemic. The Consumer Coach: Your Pandemic Financial Survival Guide will premiere on community radio stations across Australia on Thursday, 4 June.

Ecstra Foundation announces Response and Recovery grants totalling $3.3 million to 50 organisations, ensuring crucial immediate support as well as investment for the long road to economic recovery.

As parts of Australia start to open again, the economic impact of the COVID crisis will deepen for many Australians. Community organisations on the financial frontline are dealing with urgent consumer money problems. They are also anticipating an influx of consumer financial issues related to job insecurity and loss, social security support uncertainty, existing and deferred debts, and depleted household savings.

As part of the $3 million funding to support the Response and Recovery during COVID-19, Ecstra Foundation is proud to partnering with ICAN.

“Reconnect is another great example of when government, philanthropy, industry and the community sector come together in response to a community crisis. The positive outcomes of our ‘Reconnect’ strategy will far outlast this current COVID-19 situation,” said Aaron Davis, CEO of ICAN.

As part of the $1 million funding for Community Foundations across Australia, Ecstra Foundation is proud to partnering with the Inner North Community Foundation in Melbourne.

Based on the success of the Young Changemakers pilot program in Melbourne’s inner north, where students learn practical skills while working with local charities.

Ecstra Foundation announces $1,000,000 grants in partnership with 10 Community Foundations across the country. Community Foundations are leading by example, supporting their local residents through projects targeting physical, mental and financial resilience and wellbeing.

Financial knowledge is an essential tool for migrant and refugee women to be empowered decision-makers in their families and communities. While language is a key challenge, many come from environments where they may not have read a bank statement or set up an electricity contract.