A walk out of the big smoke onto country

Hear the stories of Northern Territory financial counsellors and capability workers who spend their working days with Indigenous communities at Crunch, the Financial Counselling Australia Conference. Book your ticket to Darwin for May 19 and 20 to attend this annual event. Click here for details.  ...

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Good Shepherd Small Business Recovery Program.

Small businesses and sole traders impacted by Covid-19, and making less than $80,000 profit per annum, are eligible for assistance from Good Shepherd Microfinance. On offer is: Up to three hours of personalised business coaching. A tailored roadmap recovery plan. Referrals to Good Shepherd's network of financial wellbeing se...

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Annual EDR Star Awards

The ombudsman schemes of Australia are calling for nominations for outstanding performance in external dispute resolution as part of the first Annual EDR Star Awards with prizes awarded at the FCA conference. Winners as voted by you and the ombudsmen on the couch! (You do not have to attend the conference to enter.)
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Robo-debt refunds in doubt

Senator Rex Patrick estimates that up to 15,500 South Australians will not be refunded robo-debt monies held by Centrelink, as the Government stands by its process of automatically determining overpayment debt. Robo-debt was introduced in 2015 to recoup welfare overpayments dating back to 2010. Initially it retained human oversight and revie...

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Maria Rees Retires from SAFCA

After serving SAFCA for almost two years, Maria Rees has retired from her role as its Workplace Development and Engagement Officer. Maria, who moved into the role after working as a financial counsellor at the Magdalene Centre for Anglicare, has chosen to spend more time with her family, especially her beloved husband, John, and their grandchi...

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