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The Financial Counselling Network offers advice, insight and the latest news about the management of personal finances for the long-term financial health and wellbeing of individuals and families.


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...
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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...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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2018/19 Impact Statement

The Financial Counselling Network supports people experiencing financial hardship across Western Australia. We provide a range o...
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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 ...
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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...
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Financial counselling crisis leaves vulnerable borrowers exposed

Financial counsellors say there is one emotion shared widely by those in financial distress — shame. Read the article here
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Perth mother on disability pension charged $760 for $175 loan by short-term credit agent Cigno

It was her daughter's first birthday that tipped Perth mother Jayde Lowe into financial hardship. Read the article here.
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