The world of finance is broad and confusing. Budgeting, investing, superannuation, saving. This course is an introduction course to the broad world and helps to demystify the financial world with a view to helping people to think about financial independence - where money works for you. Navigating the professional services too from accountants to financial advisors, knowing who to seek help from, when and for what.

Your Tutor is Shane Wise 

Shane Wise has been teaching at WEA since 2019. 

Shane previously worked in the finance industry, as well as with universities in Australia and overseas. His passion is to share his experience and knowledge with students, and he is driven to help Australians gain greater financial literacy and ultimately a greater understanding of all things financial.

Shane has a Master of Environmental & Business Management, a Master of Teaching, and a Diploma of Financial Planning (RG146).

This course is available as a WEA Flexi course.

When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you have the option of attending each session in person or online via Zoom. You do not need to nominate a preference when you enrol, you can simply attend each session in person or online as it suits you.

Zoom is a popular video conferencing software solution which can be used as a virtual classroom. For an optimal online learning experience, when attending classes via Zoom we recommend you install Zoom Workplace on a desktop or laptop computer with built-in webcam and use a headset with microphone. Alternatively, there is a Zoom Workplace app available so you can participate using a tablet or smartphone, however you may not be able to experience all aspects of the online learning environment when participating this way.

When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link at least two days before the course starts. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or junk mail. If you have not received the email with the Zoom meeting details, please contact us and we will provide the details you need to join the session online.

To join the course session via Zoom, simply click on the Join the Meeting link in the email or click on Join Meeting in the Zoom app and insert the Meeting ID, your name and Passcode in the boxes provided.

Please note: WEA can only provide limited technical support (such as re-sending the meeting details), as students should know how to use Zoom on their computer or device if choosing to attend this way.