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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The costs and benefits of contributing to super
In this activity, students consider a number of scenarios to weigh up the costs and benefits of making pre-tax…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Ethical super funds
Students may have to choose a super fund when they are over 18 years of age, or even sooner if they work for more than…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Super scams
Being uninformed about your financial rights and responsibilities can be costly. In this activity students learn about…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Tax and business records
Students learn about business requirements in relation to record keeping. They learn that, under tax law, record…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
How is business tax collected?
Students explore how business tax is reported and collected through business activity statements. They apply their…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
The sharing economy and the changing nature of work
Students learn about the sharing economy and use it as a case study to investigate the changing nature of work.
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Dispute resolution and the ATO
Students investigate the dispute resolution processes of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and develop advice…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Governments and the external operating environment
Students examine the role of governments when planning and operating a small business, such as the opportunities and…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Budgeting
In this activity students learn that budgeting is an important financial planning tool. They learn the steps involved…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
Setting financial goals
In this activity, students learn how to set SMART financial goals for short- and long-term financial decisions.…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
activity
The division of powers
What is the division of powers and how do law making powers matter when it comes to the services our governments…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
model
Tax, services, and the three levels of government
All 3 levels of government in Australia work together to provide Australians with the goods and services they need.…