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Money Smart for Seniors

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Our Money Smart for Seniors project addresses the ‘silent crimes’ of elder financial abuse, scams and fraud. Anyone can fall victim to financial scams the tricks keep changing, so it’s important to stay informed, be alert and protect yourself. Together with community members, AMCS has created a suite of practical resources to help individuals keep their finances secure. Our community groups have shared valuable insights into their experiences and needs, allowing us to tailor our support to help people stay safe and confident with their money.

These resources are designed to support different ways of learning and sharing information. You can explore them based on how you prefer to engage:

Resources for Community Members

AMCS have developed resources to teach you how to protect your money, stay alert to scams and take simple steps to keep your finances safe.

Use these practical resources to learn:

How to protect yourself from attacks on your money
What to do if you’ve been targeted and need help or advice
Where to learn more by exploring trusted websites

Community Member Resources

Smart Money for Seniors Toolkit

Practical guide, with tips, links and advice to help you recognise and avoid scams.

Download

Community Videos

Learn how scammers build trust in English, Chinese & Sinhala

Watch Videos

Resources for Community Group Leaders

Support your community by running in-language sessions that teach simple, effective ways to prevent scams and respond confidently.

Community Group Leader Resources

Smart Money for Seniors Toolkit

Practical guide, with tips, links and advice to help you recognise and avoid scams.

Download

Community Videos

Learn how scammers build trust in English, Chinese & Sinhala

Watch Videos

Presentation Slide Pack

Use these slides to run group sessions on scam awareness and money safety

Download

Presenters Guide

Step-by-Step notes to help facilitators deliver sessions in-language and with confidence.

Download

Beat the Wolf Card Game

AMCS has created an interactive card game to make learning about scams fun and engaging. Inspired by the story of the wolf in sheep’s clothing, the game introduces a few simple strengths we can use to protect ourselves. Community groups can learn and practise together, in their own language.

Reminder

Developed in collaboration with AMCS community groups across Victoria, these materials reflect real experiences and needs, making them relevant, simple and ready to use.

🛑 Remember: Stop and check – it might be a wolf attacking your money!

Thank you to our partners

AMCS acknowledges financial support from the Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation and Perpetual Trustees, and thanks our project partners Goldsmiths P/L, eSafety Seniors, House Studios, and our community groups for their collaboration in bringing these resources to life.