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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Taxes and spending
Read the Taxes, services, and the division of powers – Explainer.Use the following words and phrases to write a brief…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Government services and you
Taxes are a big part of our lives and the government uses them to pay for all kinds of important things, like roads,…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
The benefits of tax
Taxes are a big part of our lives and the government uses them to pay for all kinds of important things, like roads,…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
For a fair Australia
Read this hypothetical case study of a local government decision about land use.
Ajax Adventure Company has purchased…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
A letter from the Mayor
Dear members of the Aboriginal heritage group,
I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Ethical dilemma cards
Print one set of cards for each group of 4 students
A friend offers to give you the answers to an important class…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
template
Proposing a Bill
Use the internet to find 3 sources that discuss ways that the government could close the gap on women’s superannuation…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
Shaping superannuation policy
Scenario
The issue of inequity in the superannuation outcomes for women has recently been a hot topic in the media and…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
explainer
What type of information or news is this?
Work in groups of 4 to complete this task.
Read each hypothetical scenario and answer the questions that follow.…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
What does a bank statement tell you?
Part 1: Interpreting bank statements
Bank statement - Sample
Account details
Codes
Name…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
Now you're in business
As entrepreneurs you are going to open a hypothetical dog-walking business.
Entrepreneurs assume risks and then keep…
NSW Commerce
Stage 5
worksheets
What is a successful business?
A successful business is a business that realises its goals, intentions, or objectives.
The indicators of a successful…
