Upcoming Financial Literacy Events
Join our expert-led workshops designed to help you understand inflation's impact on personal finances. Each session provides practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately to protect your financial future.
Inflation Impact Workshop: Protecting Your Purchasing Power
A comprehensive day-long workshop exploring how inflation affects different aspects of your financial life. We'll cover everything from grocery budgets to investment strategies, with real-world examples from the current Australian economic climate. You'll leave with a personalized action plan and practical tools for monitoring inflation's impact on your specific situation.
Small Business Inflation Survival Strategies
Designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this workshop focuses on protecting your business from inflationary pressures. Topics include pricing strategies, supply chain management, cash flow planning during uncertain times, and customer communication about price adjustments. Interactive sessions will help you develop strategies tailored to your specific industry challenges.
Workshop Preparation Checklist
Financial Documents Review
Bring recent bank statements, investment summaries, and household budget information. We'll use these during hands-on exercises to create your personalized inflation protection strategy. Don't worry about sensitive details - we'll work with rounded figures and general categories.
Goal Setting Preparation
Think about your financial priorities for the next 2-5 years. Are you saving for a home deposit, planning retirement, or building an emergency fund? Understanding your goals helps us tailor the workshop content to your specific needs and timeline.
Technology Requirements
Bring a laptop or tablet for our interactive budgeting exercises and online calculators. We'll also be accessing current economic data and inflation tracking tools. A smartphone works too, though a larger screen makes the exercises easier to follow.
Current Spending Awareness
Track your spending for a week before attending. This doesn't need to be formal - even rough notes about where your money goes will help during our budget adjustment discussions. Focus on categories most affected by inflation like groceries, fuel, and utilities.
Questions and Concerns
Jot down any specific inflation-related concerns you're facing. Maybe you've noticed certain expenses increasing faster than others, or you're unsure about investment choices during inflationary periods. Real questions make for more valuable discussions.
Workshop Materials
We provide all printed materials, calculators, and reference guides. Just bring a notebook for personal notes and action items. Light refreshments are included, and we'll have a proper lunch break with local catering options nearby.
Edmund Blackwood
Senior Financial Educator & Economic Policy Analyst
Edmund has spent fifteen years helping everyday Australians make sense of economic changes and their personal impact. After working in banking policy during the 2008 financial crisis, he discovered his passion for translating complex economic concepts into practical advice people can actually use.
His approach focuses on real-world scenarios rather than theoretical models. "I've seen too many people get overwhelmed by economic jargon," Edmund explains. "My job is to show you exactly how inflation affects your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement plans - then give you concrete steps to respond."