SAFCA Deputy Board Chair and Manager of Service Development at Centacare, Samantha Forsyth tells us that fridges and washing machines are always so much more than white goods. They can, in fact, be the spark that sets someone on the path to financial and emotional wellbeing. https://wyatt.org.au/2021/02/15/connecting-with-community/
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On Friday, telcos tried to pull their support for the recommendations in the Sylvan Review stating there was not enough financial counselling data to show that they should be involved. It's pretty serious and your help is needed URGENTLY.
The core of the Sylvan Review was that the financial services, telecommunications and energy ind... |
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As a participant in the Save the Safe Lending Laws campaign, led by Choice, Financial Counselling Australia and the Consumer Action Law Centre, SAFCA welcomes the Government's decision last week to hold the vote on the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill.
The earliest the Bill can be voted on... |
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The National Debt Helpline campaign has commenced. The aim of the campaign is to normalise seeking help when experiencing financial vulnerability and build understanding of how financial counselling services can help.
Signage will be spread across Elizabeth, Noarlunga, Mt Gambier and Whyalla and feature on the back of taxis and buses, on bus s... |
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The Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme (EEPS) provides up to $400 in assistance to households in financial crisis who are unable to pay their electricity debt. Please note that too be qualified to submit an application for an emergency electricity payment, a financial counsellor must be eligible to become a full member of the South Australia... |
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