Hey there Money Adventurers!

I’m Ozzy the Koala 🐨 — your fun-loving mate here to help you crack the secrets of money, from your very first piggy bank to your first big investment!

Whether you’re:
🌟 5 to 7 years old and just starting to explore coins and notes,
🚀 8 to 12 years old and ready to level up your money skills, or
🎯 13 to 18 years old and keen to take charge of your financial future —

you’re in the right place.

Here, we turn learning about money into a real adventure with awesome games, cool challenges, and hands-on lessons that make sense.

Together, we’ll dive into:
💰 How to earn and save,
🎯 How to make smart choices (so you don’t blow it all on lollies or sneakers), and
🚀 How to grow your money for things you dream about — whether it’s a shiny new bike or a future trip around the world.

Remember, it’s not just about spending — it’s about building money smarts for life.

So come along, join me, and let’s make mastering money wildly fun!

Why Teaching Money and Investing to Kids and Teenagers Matters Now More Than Ever!

In an age of tap-and-go, online subscriptions, and digital wallets, understanding money is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Yet for many young Australians, financial literacy is still a mystery.

By introducing key money and investing concepts early, we empower children not just to count coins or save for a toy, but to build lifelong habits that set them up for success. Money doesn’t have to be a taboo topic—it can be playful, practical, and even empowering. And the earlier we start the conversation, the better prepared our next generation will be to face a future that’s fast, fluid, and financially complex.



5 to 7

From the foundational years of 5 to 7, kids are already noticing how money works—watching parents pay for groceries, earn wages, or tap a card at a café.

This is the perfect time to introduce fun and simple ideas like “needs vs. wants,” coin recognition, and basic saving goals. Visual tools like jars, charts, and role-play help young minds connect behaviour with outcomes.

Teaching them to pause, plan, and save—even in small ways—plants the seed for smarter spending later in life.

13 to 17

For teens aged 13 to 17, the stakes get real—and so does their potential.

Whether they’re considering their first job, planning a gap year, or opening a bank account, they’re navigating decisions that have real financial consequences. This is the time to introduce compound interest, investing basics, superannuation, and even tax. It’s not about turning them into stockbrokers. It’s about giving them the confidence and tools to take control of their future.

With the right guidance, they can become not just consumers, but conscious, confident investors in their own lives.

Teaching money and investing isn't about numbers—it’s about nurturing independence, responsibility, and resilience. It’s about giving every Australian child, no matter their background, the chance to shape a better financial future.

For parents and teachers, the role is simple but powerful: start the conversations, offer the tools, and support the journey.

Whether your child is 5 or 17, the time to begin is now.

Because when we teach kids how to manage money, we teach them how to manage life.