Money Smart: Mobile Phones & Buy Now, Pay Later

Want to make smarter choices about phone plans and Buy Now, Pay Later?

Join Money Mentors for a practical, easy-to-understand workshop designed for young people aged 12 to 25.

Explore the real cost of everyday financial decisions and learn how prepaid, mobile phone and SIM-only plans compare, what to look for before signing a contract, and how the cost of owning a smartphone can quickly add up.

The workshop will also unpack Buy Now, Pay Later services, including the risks involved, regulations introduced in 2025 and what these changes mean for consumers.

You’ll learn:

• How to compare prepaid, mobile and SIM-only plans

• How to identify hidden and ongoing phone costs

• What to check before entering a phone contract

• How Buy Now, Pay Later can affect your budget

• Practical ways to make informed money choices

Important: Participants under 18 years of age must have a completed Youth Services Registration Form » Shire of Murray submitted before the event.