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Publication Date: 2004
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Strategies for Improving Indigenous Financial Literacy in Schools
Bin-Sallik, MaryAnn; Adams, Isabella; Vemuri, Siva Ram
Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, v33 p31-36 2004
The Indigenous Australian population is not only considerably younger than the non-Indigenous population but is also on the rise. The challenge for many is to provide the kind of education that equips young Indigenous Australians with the necessary skills for managing their money. This challenge is further compounded, as the adult Indigenous population is not well versed in money management. This paper examines some of the strategies that are needed to improve Indigenous financial literacy in schools.
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Money Management, Financial Services, Change Strategies, Improvement Programs, Educational Needs, Skill Development, Outreach Programs, Community Education, Youth Programs
University of Queensland. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia. Tel: +61-7-3365-1969; Fax: +61-7-3365-6855; e-mail: ajie@uq.edu.au; Web site: http://www.atsis.uq.edu.au/ajie/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Basic Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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