Western Sydney Universityresearchers hosted a special three-hour workshop where patricipants flipped the script on finance by playing a Parramatta-themed game of Monopoly!
Participants shared their experiences and reflected with others on economic literacy, racism, migration and more. Everyone who took part earned a $40 Prezee voucher.
WHO: 17-24 year olds living in Western Sydney
WHEN: Wednesday 19 November, 4 – 7pm
WHERE: Arts & Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta
Cent$ Labis a youth-led project exploring how young people from culturally and racially marginalised (CaRM) backgrounds in Western Sydney are experiencing economic hardship, particularly in today’s cost-of-living crisis.
Researchers Dr. Sherene Idriss, Dr. Genevieve Ritchie, Joelle Sassine and Dr. Joshua Kalemba are working with Arts & Cultural Exchange to understand how young people think and talk about money – who has it? Who doesn’t? What is our government doing to support young people juggling jobs and work?
Can they do things differently or better?
Why get involved?
This was a chance to share how you’re getting through economic challenges of housing, jobs, and rising costs of living. Reflecting with others about racism, migration and democracy.
This event offered free food and each participant received a $40 Prezee voucher.
What’s involved?
Talking about money and the economy can be somewhat boring, we get it.
In this 3 hour workshop, we played the Parramatta version of Monopoly. In groups of 4, each table made moves to see who came out on top and who got left behind. This event was a fun (and competitive) way to learn more about ‘economic literacy.
How to get here:
Driving: There should be free street parking around ACE after 6pm. Or you can park at Parramatta Eels and walk for 550m (approximately 5-7minutes)
Train: ACE is approximately 1.1km away from Parramatta Station by foot.
Bus: Buses run from Parramatta Station to ‘Victoria Rd before Marist Place’ quite frequently. You can take 600, 546, 549, 550, or 601 and walk for 64m (just across the road).
Lightrail: You can take a lightrail (L4) to Prince Alfred Square for a 180m walk to ACE.
Western Sydney University is a leading public university located in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across many fields, combining high-quality teaching with innovative, research-led learning. As part of a vibrant and diverse community, WSU gives young people the chance to learn, grow, and shape their future in a place full of opportunity.
Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) is a cultural organisation working on Dharug Country in Western Sydney. First Nations first, diversity and equity are our guiding principles. We have five program pillars: First Nations, Youth Engagement, Multicultural Women, Neurodivergent Artists and Aged Care, and Screen. Our projects aim to connect with the community and advocate for them through the arts.
