Buy Smart Competition |
Did you know that each year more than ten per cent of Queenslanders applying for bankruptcy are under 25?
Or, that the average age young people begin using mobile phones is 13, with 20 per cent under 18 saying phone debt had caused them major problems.
Help young people develop smart consumer skills by getting them involved in the Buy Smart Competition 2012.
The competition is a chance for young people to sharpen their consumer and financial literacy skills - helping them to save money and spend wisely.
Winners receive cash prizes - up to $500 for themselves and $1500 for their school or organisation.
Whether you are a school teacher or work with young people in a youth group, church group, community group, disability group or any other group - we encourage you to get young people involved and talking about these issues.
To take part, participants must:
- Research a consumer issue.
- Choose a target audience.
- Create an innovative way to present the consumer issue to their target audience.
- Submit their entry to the Office of Fair Trading.
Possible topics include:
- mobile phones
- spending wisely
- budgeting
- buying and running a car
- saving
- credit.
2011 winners
Check out the winners of the 2011 competition for ideas.
Last reviewed 17/04/2012 |
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