Stage 5 – NSW Commerce

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Business structures

Students learn about the different business structures that exist and consider the advantages and disadvantages of each…

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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…

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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…

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Managing your super

In this activity, students develop an understanding of the need to manage their superannuation throughout their working…

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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,…

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