Strengthening financial futures for First Nations

In this powerful episode of Super Insider, our host Anne Fuchs sits down with Leah Bennett, Managing Director of First Nations Foundation, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about money, culture, community, and retirement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Together, they explore how financial literacy, systemic inequities, and cultural obligations shape financial wellbeing, and what we can all do to help ensure First Nations people experience stronger financial futures. 

 

Tune in to learn: 

00:01 - Why financial literacy is key to economic participation 

00:03 - What “teaching the teacher” means in community-led education 

00:06 - How superannuation is reshaping family wealth for the first time 

00:09 - The emotional side of money and community decision-making 

00:12 - Leah’s personal journey with super and breaking generational cycles 

00:15 - Why financial literacy is a national issue, not just a First Nations issue 

00:18 - The importance of culturally-led partnerships 

00:21 - How ART and FNF are working together to empower the next generation 

 

Ready to dive deeper into this important conversation? 

👉 Explore more about Australian Retirement Trust at art.com.au  

👉 Learn about First Nations Foundation and their programs at firstnationsfoundation.org.au 

 

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CREDITS      

Anne Fuchs – Host & Executive General Manager of Advocacy and Impact, ART 

Leah Bennett – Managing Director, First Nations Foundation 

 

Sources:ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/report-superannuation-access-issues-first-nations-australians/105557598ABS - https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-life-expectancy/latest-releaseASFA - https://www.superannuation.asn.au/Australian Retirement Trust – Internal Financial Wellbeing Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members

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