For Youth workers
Cooking on a Budget
A practical guide for young people cooking on a budget, with pantry staples, money-saving tips, three simple meal ideas and a weekly meal plan.
Budgeting and money · Independent living
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For Youth workers
First Budget Planner
A simple first budget planner for young people starting work, study or moving out, covering income, essentials, fun money, saving and watching out for…
Budgeting and money · Independent living
For Community services and case workers
Household Budget Planner
A fortnightly household budget planner that puts essentials first, lists income and expenses, tracks debts and shows where to get free financial counselling.
Budgeting and money · Housing and practical stability
For Community services and case workers
Seasonal Hardship Planning
A planning tool for anticipating costly or difficult times of year, such as back to school, winter energy bills, holidays and heatwaves, with costs,…
Budgeting and money · Financial hardship
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