Commonwealth Bank Foundation

The Commonwealth Foundation was established in 2003 to improve the financial literacy of young people and Indigenous Australians. The Foundation delivers educational programs which do not promote Commonwealth Bank products or services. The Commonwealth Bank Foundation runs programs in three main areas:

StartSmart

StartSmart teaches students practical money management skills that they will use throughout their lives.

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Indigenous programs

The Foundation supports several programs to build money management skills in Indigenous communities.

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Financial literacy teaching resource

Our resources include a free set of educational materials which help teachers to improve their students’ money management skills. It comprises of 12 modules which have been mapped to the Year 7-10 curriculum in each state and territory.

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Applying for funding from the Foundation

At this time, the Foundation is running and developing its own education programs and is not seeking applications for funding from other organisations. However, we provide a range of other funding opportunities for not-for-profit organisations.

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Australian Business Award

We’re very proud that the Foundation has 
received the 2010 Australian Business Award 
for Innovation, and the 2009 Australian Business 
Award for Community Contribution for its 
commitment to developing financial literacy skills.

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Please note: The Dollars and Sense website is no longer available, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our commitment to financial literacy continues with resources to support teachers, as well as our award winning StartSmart program delivered in primary and secondary schools across the country.