Financial Empowerment & Resilience Network (FERN)
The Financial Empowerment & Resilience Network (FERN) is for anyone who would like to build financial skills, knowledge and confidence.

FERN activities are made up of interactive online workshops and coaching conversations where we can tailor a series of workshops for you.
These online workshops are a great introduction to the Financial Empowerment & Resilience Network (FERN) program and developing practical skills for your own financial wellbeing.
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Who is eligible?
Everyone. Sessions are delivered in English and are for people who manage their own or their family’s finances.
For more information email fern@bsl.org.au
Upcoming Financial Empowerment & Resilience Network (FERN) workshop dates
- Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-10:00am to 11.00am, Tuesday 11th Febaury 2025
Some people say, “never spend money you don’t have,” and many find this is impossible. How can we use credit wisely? By being well informed, which is what you’ll be when attending this workshop.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-12:00pm am to 2:00pm, Thursday 13th February 2025
Now more than ever, we are vulnerable to scams. This workshop explains what a scam is and how to spot one. We will discuss how to protect yourself against scams and what your rights and responsibilities are when it comes to scams. We will explore the common types of scams that we might encounter.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-1:00pm to 2:00pm, Thursday 20th February 2025
A brief introduction to Australian Consumer Law and how to find out what our consumer rights are before and after shopping for goods and services.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-1:00pm to 2:00pm, Monday 24th February 2025
A brief introduction to Australian Consumer Law and how to find out what our consumer rights are before and after shopping for goods and services.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-10:00am to 11:00am, Tuesday 25th February 2025
There's been a ‘digital revolution’ when it comes to managing finances online. This workshop covers topics including privacy and protecting your digital identity, finding trustworthy financial information and online security.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-1:00pm to 2:00pm, Wednesday 26th February 2025
This workshop explores considerations about rental accommodation. Topics covered include costs associated with renting both independently and through share arrangements and some of the basic rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords under a lease.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-3:00pm to 4:00pm, Thursday 27th February 2025
This workshop explores steps involved in purchasing a home. It considers advantages and disadvantages of buying a new or established home and different finance options. Associated costs of buying a home, such as conveyancing information about the contract of sale, settlement and other obligations.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-11:00am to 1:00pm, Tuesday 4th March 2025
Now more than ever, we are vulnerable to scams. This workshop explains what a scam is and how to spot one. We will discuss how to protect yourself against scams and what your rights and responsibilities are when it comes to scams. We will explore the common types of scams that we might encounter.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-10:00am to 11:00am, Thursday 6th March 2025
In this workshop, we cover how tax works in Australia, what happens when we start work regarding income tax. We’ll introduce what tax returns are when they need to be filed, and what the Australian Tax Office does. We’ll cover a little bit about what’s new in 2024 and where to go for more help.
Read event details - Location: Online VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS-10:00am to 11:00am, Tuesday 11th March 2025
They say a goal is a dream plus a plan. This workshop is about how to create SMART financial goals and how to reach them. For financial wellbeing, it starts here.
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