Provide students with a detailed understanding of the business environment including relevant legislation. Build the knowledge needed for independence, including financial literacy around tax and superannuation. Most of the activities and resources have been developed for students in Stage 5. However, teachers can adapt the resources to suit the needs of students in Stage 4 and Life Skills.
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Super and life events
In this activity, students consider the impact of expected and unexpected events on their financial security. They…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Advice on achieving long-term financial goals
In this activity, students work collaboratively to analyse the situation of 2 clients and provide advice on what they…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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You make the decision
In this activity, students take on the role of the Treasurer and make decisions on how to spend taxpayers’ money.…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Playing the long game
In this activity students learn that superannuation is money put aside for their retirement and begin to understand…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Our values and tax law
Students examine and clarify their personal views on the values that underpin Australian democracy. They consider the…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Tax systems, democracy, and human rights
Students explore the relationship between democracy, freedoms, the law, and human rights. They extend this…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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ATO scams - a case study
Threat-based impersonation scams are on the rise. Many organisations, such as the ATO are especially vulnerable to…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Business structures
Students learn about the different business structures that exist and consider the advantages and disadvantages of each…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Using a SWOT analysis to make a business decision
Students learn to use a SWOT analysis to select a hypothetical business to start. In doing so, they identify external…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Planning for business success
Students learn why business planning is important to business success and the components of a business plan. They apply…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Managing your super
In this activity, students develop an understanding of the need to manage their superannuation throughout their working…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
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Managing your tax and super online
This activity introduces students to myGov, a simple and secure platform to access government services online,…
