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Australia is facing a financial literacy meltdown, and it’s hitting families hard.

In 2024, investment scams cost Australians about $1 billion, half of the $2 billion lost to scams, largely due to AI‑powered deception and declining literacy. Hampton Global Business Review+3The Australian+3Way Forward+3SBSNAB News

• Teachers and parents know young people are vulnerable: detection is harder when scammers impersonate authorities through AI. The Australian

• Only 28% of teenage boys, and an alarming 15% of teenage girls, can correctly answer basic questions on interest, inflation, and investing. thetimes.com.au

• More than 90% of parents worry about the impact of the rising cost‑of‑living on their teens’ financial futures. Financial Basics Foundation

• Without structured support, those teens are one false click away from disaster. The systemic gap isn’t just a statistic, it’s a ticking crisis.

Yes, “students aren’t ready for life” is an overused narrative. But here, the data doesn’t fluff-fill, it screams urgency. Scams are evolving, protections aren’t, and young Australians are paying the price.

LivFree bridges the gap between school and serious life. We offer bite-sized, high-impact modules in financial literacy, critical thinking, and time-management, delivered in a modern, relatable format students value, and schools trust.

• Real-world Finance in Action → Teens learn to spot scams, manage budgets, understand interest and inflation—skills proven deficient in current school curricula.

• AI-Aware Critical Thinking → Students learn how to question and verify digital sources, countering the manipulation powered by emerging tech.

• Interactive, Scenario-Based Learning → Short, active modules that teach responsibility and resilience through real-life problems—no preachy fluff.

• Curriculum-Aligned & Teacher-Friendly → Delivered in language educators trust, linked to ACARA outcomes.

Takeaways

Financial safety starts with literacy: equip teens to recognise scams and manage money confidently.

• Prevention beats reaction: teaching critical thinking stops trouble before it starts.

• Modern delivery, trusted content: LivFree offers professional, curriculum-aligned modules that resonate with both teens and schools.

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