WA’s first 1800-service for Emergency Relief
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22 May 2020
WA’s first 1800-service for Emergency Relief
The Financial Counselling Network has launched ...
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Cost of Early Release of Superannuation
Pre Covid-19 eligibility requirements
Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic there were two ways you could release up to $10,000 ...
Accessing you superannuation: What you should know before touching your $20,000
You should also know that if you access your super, it may affect any insurance you have through your super fund. This could eit...
Fears over drop in demand for financial counsellors during coronavirus pandemic
Financial counsellors are warning that if people do not get their affairs in order, and possibly seek help, the true financial t...
FCAWA Information to Help with the the Effects of COVID-19
Resources collated by the Financial Counsellors' Association of Western Australia to help with the effects of COVID-19.
Power bill pressure bites as people like Alison Coats face energy disconnection for not paying
Alison Coats was juggling a new full-time job at an inner-city law firm and raising three young boys when her power was cut off....
Western Australia’s second Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) Service Centre now open in Bunbury
Western Australia’s second Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) Service Centre was officially opened in Bunbury on Friday 20 S...
The Financial Counselling Network’s 2018-2019 Impact Statement
The Financial Counselling Network supports people experiencing financial hardship across Western Australia. We provide a range o...
Payday lending – who’s being targeted and how do we protect the vulnerable ? On Focus with Jessica Strutt ABC Radio Perth
A growing number of people are turning to payday lenders and consumer leasing as they struggle to cope financially. How to seek ...
Banking Royal Commission Prompts Calls for Greater Financial Counselling Support
“Financial counsellors provide a myriad of services to the community, including promoting financial capability, reducing the r...
