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Teaching kids about money
Find out how to talk to your child about money, encourage them to save, make a budget and much more. This page will help you have these conversations and get them on track for the future.
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| Year level(s) | Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 |
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| Audience | Parent or carer |
| Purpose | Parent guide to maths |
| Format | Web page |
| Keywords | money, saving, budget |
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| Topics | Money and financial mathematics |
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Understanding money (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10)
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| Organisation | ASIC |
| Copyright | © ASIC. Free-for-education material. |
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