Ready to take control of your financial future? Join our interactive Financial Literacy Course — a part of our Business and Finance offerings. Delivered live online via Zoom, this course offers practical knowledge and real-world financial strategies to help you confidently manage money, invest wisely, and plan for a secure future.
You will explore essential topics like budgeting, debt and investment strategies, property purchase, superannuation, retirement planning, and more. Whether you're beginning your financial journey or aiming to enhance your expertise, this course equips you with actionable insights to build your financial independence.
Course Outline
- Cash Flow Management: Budgeting techniques, tracking expenses, building a cash buffer.
- Debt Management: Consolidation strategies, repayment planning, avoiding pitfalls.
- Property Purchase: Understanding costs, pre-approval process, planning affordability.
- Investment Basics: Diversified portfolios, dollar-cost averaging, planning investments.
- Insurance & Risk: Choosing insurance, income protection, managing risk.
- Saving for Children: Tax-effective plans, education funding through trusts.
- Superannuation Basics: Contributions, tax benefits, within-fund diversification.
- Retirement Planning: Pensions, withdrawal strategies, sustainable income.
- Setting up an SMSF: Compliance, risk management, SMSF benefits.
Schedule & Pricing
- All sessions delivered online via Zoom from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Course runs over multiple dates. Check availability on the website.
- Price: $279 including GST.
Details
You will learn
- Manage cash flow and apply effective budgeting techniques
- Understand debt management, investment and property fundamentals
- Maximise superannuation and plan for retirement strategies
You will get
- Practical financial strategies and tools
- Confidence in money management and investing
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Adults seeking financial literacy, first-time property buyers, individuals planning for retirement, small business owners, parents saving for children, and professionals exploring SMSFs.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Calculator
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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