Unit 3

Know the different sources of money relating to the group

Through a group discussion brainstorm as to what the various sources of money can be, being specific to this particular learner group. Disability Allowance (DA) and wages from employment, should be the main focus points. See www.welfare.ie for more details.

Pocket money may arise as a source of income, explore with the learners as to its source e.g. could it be their own DA but someone else distributing it!

Establish with the group what their understanding of Disability Allowance (or DA as it may be referred to) is and if they know where it comes from. Explain to the group what Disability Allowance is.

Disability Allowance – is a weekly payment of money to a person with a disability from the government. Before a person can receive their disability allowance, the social welfare office will look at how much money the person already has and what things they own, to see if they really need any help from the government.

Wages – payment of money that someone receives if they are in paid employment.

Old Age Pension – some of the group may be in the age bracket that makes them eligible to receive a weekly payment from the government.

Understand the information provided in a video of a person talking to a staff member from Citizens Information

Ask the group to navigate their way to Video 3.2 and view the video of a person talking to a staff member from Citizens Information.

Having seen the video, hold a discussion around the subject to ensure understanding. Invite the group to ask any questions they may have about the video. This video may be replayed until the facilitator feels the information has been adequately understood.

Guide the group to look at Activity 3.2.1 and Activity 3.2.2, and Activity 3.2.3 these are examples of a Medical Card and of a Social Serivces Card, and Bus Pass Card respectively. Instruct the group to view these pieces, audio will state what the information is and why it is required.

Understand the information provided in a video of a person asking questions of their job coach about their wages

Instruct the group to navigate their way to Video 3.3 and view a video of a person asking their job coach some questions regarding their wages.

Having seen the video, hold a discussion around the subject to ensure understanding. Invite the group to ask any questions they may have about the video. This video may be replayed until the facilitator feels the information has been understood.

Guide the group to look at Activity 3.3 which is an interactive sample of a typical payslip. Instruct the group to click on the various pieces of information on the payslip, an audio will state what the information is and why it is required.

Understand the information provided in a video of a teen talking to their parent about what it means to be financially independent

Have a brief discussion with the group around being responsible for your own money. Ask the group to explain to you what it means to look after your own money. Suggestions that arise could be; to pay your bills, to ensure that you do not run out of money, to make sure you have money for what you need each day i.e. lunch etc, this will lead into the next video.

Ask the group to navigate their way to Video 3.4 and view a video of a teen chatting to their mum about financial independence.

Having seen the video, hold a discussion around the subject to ensure understanding. Invite the group to ask any questions they may have about the video.

This video may be replayed until the facilitator feels the information has been understood.