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TEP Program · Life Skills & Community

Money Matters

Money Matters
TEP Program · Small-group learning

Course snapshot

Duration
10-week term-based program
Schedule
2 sessions/week · 5 hours/session
Format
Supportive small-group learning
Recognition
Non-accredited skills program
Fee
Enquire for pricing

Program overview

Money Matters develops practical confidence for handling money, organising expenses and making everyday financial choices. Through guided budgeting, simulated shopping and community-based practice, you can strengthen the awareness and decision-making skills needed to manage spending and saving with greater independence.

Why it helps

Confidence with money is independence in practice. Practical budgeting and financial skills help participants manage everyday life with greater self-reliance.

What participants gain

  • Budgeting and money management
  • Planning and organisation
  • Financial awareness
  • Responsible decision-making
  • Employability and communication skills
  • Greater independence

What you'll cover

  • Creating simple weekly and fortnightly budgets
  • Planning spending for food, transport, and personal items
  • Understanding needs vs wants in everyday decisions
  • Shopping and price comparison activities
  • Planning purchases within a budget
  • Introduction to debit cards and EFTPOS
  • Participating in simple transactions and payments
  • Understanding responsible spending and saving habits
  • Building confidence managing money independently

How it runs

Length
10-week term-based program. Participants can continue into other programs over time.
Each week
2 sessions per week, 5 hours per session, in a supportive small group.
A typical session
Structured learning and practical activities, with facilitated breaks built in.
Breaks
A 45-minute lunch break and two 15-minute tea/coffee breaks — all supervised and facilitated to support social interaction and peer engagement.

Programs are delivered as non-accredited employment and skills development programs.

Who it's for

  • NDIS participants aged 16–30
  • School leavers transitioning into adult life
  • Those developing independence
  • Individuals needing financial awareness

Your credential

A Certificate of Completion, issued by ATSC

Earn a Certificate of Completion for this course and showcase your new skills to potential employers.

  • Certificate is issued by ATSC
  • Can be added to your LinkedIn profile
  • Evidence of practical skills for employers

About

Transition to Employment Program (TEP)

Structured pathways that build independence, confidence and workplace readiness.

About the program

ATSC's Transition to Employment Program supports young people aged 16 to 30 and school leavers to strengthen practical skills for work, community participation and everyday life.

Learners build confidence through active, structured experiences that connect personal goals with the routines, communication and teamwork used in real workplaces.

Program structure

Learners enrol into structured programs that run over a 10-week term, and can keep progressing through further programs over time as their goals, interests and support needs develop.

Sessions run in supportive small groups and combine practical activities, workplace simulations, community participation and routine-based skill building.

Individual outcomes

You may develop:

  • Workplace confidence and communication skills
  • Teamwork and social interaction skills
  • Independence and daily living skills
  • Community participation and travel confidence
  • Workplace readiness and employability skills
  • Confidence participating in structured learning environments

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