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How to become a "10ThousandGirl" through better money management.

The workshop offers regional women access to expert financial education, free of charge. It is being run by not-for-profit financial wellbeing social enterprise 10thousandgirl, with government and corporate financial support. The GSWCAAC is proud to support the workshop.

A key feature of the workshop in Shepparton will be a Q&A panel session with local financial experts, who will present their insights into financial management fundamentals, while offering participants the opportunity to ask specific questions to further their knowledge. Topics to be covered include investment principles, financial planning, tax tips, succession planning, solutions to barriers and support mechanisms. The panel will comprise:

Roger Matthews, Branch Manager, Rabobank Shepparton
Tracey Sofra, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^®, Sofcorp Financial Services, Shepparton
Lesley Hart, Director, Dawes & Vary Riordan Lawyers, Shepparton
Bernadette McKenzie, Certified Practising Accountant, Belmores, Yarrawonga
John Leitch, Member Education Manager, HESTA, VIC Regional

The workshop will also provide information and tools to help participants document key life goals and priorities. Participants will be assisted in completing a personal financial review and investment plan, including a spending plan, balance sheet, debt review, insurance audit and superannuation audit.

Cr Adem, GSWCAAC Charter Champion, is encouraging as many local women as possible to attend.

“The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee recognises that financial education is important to the well-being of women. I encourage local women to attend this free workshop and equip themselves with the tools to enable a better financial future,” said Cr Adem.

The GSWCAAC is made up of volunteers and, with Council support, aims to increase women’s participation in key decision making forums in the community and in democratic governance. The GSWCAAC supports three main principles: Gender Equity, Diversity, and Active Citizenship.

Further information about the GSWCAAC can be found at: http://greatershepparton.com.au/wcaac .

Further information about the workshop:

Tuesday 8 September, from 9.30am – 3.30pm Learning Space 4, La Trobe University, 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton Register at: http://10thousandgirl.com/ , or call Tina McElligott, 10thousandgirl Partnership and Events Coordinator on 0401 740 440.