Banking
Setting up online banking
Shows how online banking works, how to get set up using a laptop or desktop computer, and what a typical bank’s website looks like. Content is delivered using a ‘virtual bank’. Includes e-safety and double factor authentication.
Text heavy. Some image explainers to support text.
Format: E-learning. 3 modules. Approx. 18 mins in total
Language: English. A content guide is available to save and/or print in 8 languages other than English at the bottom of the page
Accessibility: Can change size and spacing of text
Content developer: Australian Government – eSafety Commissioner – Be Connected
Computer literacy ability level: All levels
Managing bills and payments online
Shows how to use internet banking and BPAY to pay bills.
E-learning with text and image explainers.
Format: E-learning. 1 module. Approx 6-7 mins
Language: English
Accessibility: Can change size and spacing of text
Content developer: Australian Government – eSafety Commissioner – Be Connected
Computer literacy ability level: All levels
Canstar
Financial comparison website comparing banking and insurance products/services.
Community members should be given multiple comparison websites and made aware that some products are sponsored/promoted.
Format: Aggregate website
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: Canstar Pty Ltd
Computer literacy ability level: All levels. Beginner may need help navigating and understanding some of the content
RateCity
Financial comparison website comparing banking, insurance, savings accounts, and superannuation products/services.
Community members should be given multiple comparison websites and made aware that some products are sponsored/promoted.
RateCity is part of the Canstar group.
Format: Aggregate website
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: RateCity Pty Ltd
Computer literacy ability level: All levels. Beginner may need help navigating and understanding some of the content
Finder
Financial comparison website comparing banking, insurance, telcos, and utilities’ products/services.
Community members should be given multiple comparison websites and made aware that some products are sponsored/promoted.
Format: Aggregate website
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: Hive Empire Pty Ltd
Computer literacy ability level: All levels. Beginner may need help navigating and understanding some of the content
The Pineapple Project
The Pineapple Project, by the ABC, is a series of podcasts that discuss all things money. Topics include The life changing magic of a budget, How to earn more, Love and money, Demolish your debt and many more.
Format: Podcast
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)
Computer literacy ability level: All levels
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