Information and resources on money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Money information for everyday decisions
Moneysmart is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with culturally informed information and resources on money matters.
You can access all the information across Moneysmart including managing your money, reducing debt and planning for your future. Use the search bar in the top right corner to find more.
Info on money matters for First Nations people
Finding trusted information on money matters is important.
Explore the below topics for information relevant to where you are at in life.
Starting out
How super works
Find out more about getting paid super and how to prove your identity so you can access your super and banking services.
Banking and loans
If you want to pay less in bank fees – find out more about bank accounts.
If you're looking at cash loans – find out about cheaper options.
Insurance
Insurance is a back-up plan for when things go wrong, to help you pay for costs. Learn more about:
Through the journey
Buying things
If someone knocks on your door to sell you something, take time to think it through before you buy. Find out how to deal with pushy door-to-door sales.
Book up is another way to pay for things at your local community store. Learn more about how to stay on top of your book up account.
You may have seen deals to pay off a hamper for food or Christmas. Find out how buying a hamper works.
Managing money matters
If you’ve got a big payment coming in, we have tips on managing large sums of money.
It’s great to help family with money, but giving too much can leave you short. See our tips on how to deal with family pressure about money.
Sorry business and funeral costs
You may have thought about paying for your funeral in advance or need help to cover the costs of a funeral. See our information on paying for funerals.
Think you may have been scammed? See what to do if you’ve been scammed or call the ACCC First Nations Infoline on 1300 303 143 to report it.
Life after work
How super works
The Age Pension and you
Looking for other resources
Publications
Super and us mob (2.2MB)
This booklet helps you understand super and how to get the most out of it for you and your family.
Dealing with book up: key facts
A shorter version of 'Dealing with book up: a guide'.
Dealing with book up: a guide
- Chapter 1 About book up
- Chapter 2 Tips for action
- Chapter 3 Better book up
- Chapter 4 Other ways
- Chapter 5 Money skills
- Chapter 6 The law
- Chapter 7 Getting help
Indigenous factsheets
Videos
We have videos on specific money issues including book up, renting things for your home, funeral plans and dealing with family pressure about money.
You can check these out on Moneysmart’s YouTube channel.
Podcasts
Inside ASIC: ASIC for First Nations people
In this interview we hear from ASIC’s Danille Abbott and Jessica Naimo from the Indigenous Outreach Program about driving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are joined by senior financial counsellor and Boandik woman Bettina Cooper who helped build the First Nations debt helpline, called Mob Strong Debt Help.
Play audio: Inside ASIC: ASIC for First Nations people