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ASG is committed to providing a variety of resources to help parents and their children, along with other members of the community, in its mission of supporting children's education.
Please check back regularly.
What's New @ ASG’s Resource Centre
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Calculators
- ASG's Online Primary Schooling Costs Calculator
Updated for 2010
- ASG's Online Secondary Schooling Costs Calculator
Updated for 2010
- ASG's Online University Costs Calculator
Updated for 2010
Education Cost and Savings Estimates
Updated for 2010
Research and Publications
ASG supports children and families through a range of initiatives, including various research and publications. You can also find information here on ASG's activities and affiliations.
- ASG Profile (344.3 KB)
- ASG’s Positive Parenting Series - Easy-to-read child development pamphlets
- ASG Report In Brief 2008-2009 (1.49 MB)
- ASG Student Social & Emotional Health Report
- ASG Early Intervention Research Program
- Fact Sheet: The Changing Nature Of Work and Family (179.1 KB)
- Survey Report: Families Prepared To Go Without To Educate (151.5 KB)
- What's The Hurry? by Kathy Walker. The book helping to reclaim childhood in an over-scheduled world.
Tip Sheets
- How To Afford A Baby - Financial Planning Tips For Parents (978.2 KB)
- How To Choose A School With Confidence (213.6 KB)
- How To Get More Time To Spend With Your Family (209.4 KB)
- How To Maximise Your Education Savings (197.1 KB)
- How To Shop Smart For Back-To-School Costs And Save (212.3 KB)
- How To Strengthen Your Family During Tough Times (218.9 KB)
- Parents Can Help Develop Their Children’s Literacy And Numeracy Every Day (222.9 KB)
- Seven Steps To Planning For The Education Success Of Your Child (189.0 KB)
- Tips For Getting Children To School On Time (212.2 KB)
Guides
- ASG’s Get Smart Guide
A free e-guide to the costs of university and TAFE for students and parents
- ASG’s Get Smart Scholarships Guide
A free resource that details the range of sources for scholarships and how students can increase their chances of receiving them
- From the Holidaze To School Days: How to get a stress-free start for back-to-school (3.77 MB)
- Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Teachers reveal six rules for parents to help their children get the most out of school (1.94 MB)
- Mum, Dad, I'm Bored...? - A parent's guide to entertaining children during the holidays (2.28 MB)
Associations
ASG is a member of:
- Friendly Societies of Australia - www.afsa.com.au
Friendly Societies of Australia is the peak industry body representing friendly societies throughout Australia, which previously was known by the name 'Australian Friendly Societies Association' (AFSA).
Friendly Societies of Australia is represented by:
- Abacus Australian Mutuals - www.abacus.org.au
ASG is represented by Abacus - Australian Mutuals, the industry body for credit unions, building societies and friendly societies.