Financial counselling

Anglicare has one of the largest financial counselling networks in the State. Assistance is provided through information on government assistance, bankruptcy laws, the resolution of credit and debt issues, assistance with budget planning and referral to other support services as required.

Depending on your needs, a Financial Counsellor may be able to help you with

• applying for a Utility Relief Grant to assist reducing gas/electricity and water bills
• information on No Interest Loans for purchase of furniture, small electrical appliances, beds to improve your life with repayments over 1-2 years
• arranging Centrepay deductions for necessity bills
• budgeting – making your money stretch and using it more wisely
• trying to make you think differently about your money and changing the perception that money rules your everyday life
• assistance arranging payment of fines.