The aim of the service is to enable rural people,who are encountering personal or family concerns, to access confidential general counselling that is of a high standard and tailored to their individual needs. 

Country Health SA Incorporated

Services include Low Income Support  Program, Commonwealth Financial Counselling and Emergency Relief.  It is a free service that aims to not only work with clients to resolve thier financial difficulties but to increase the clients money management knowledge and skills so they have an improved ability to manage their financial affairs in the future.: EntryProcedures Available only through financial counselling appointments. Please make an appointment by phoning Lifeline SE.

Lifeline South East SA Inc

Financial Counselling is a specialist paralegal service that assists low income and vulnerable people in financial difficulty. Financial Counsellors provide information and support and present options so that individuals are better able to make decisions about their situation. This service is free and confidential.

This service can involve a range of information including:
Advocacy
Bankruptcy
Child Support issues
Credit law and practices
Fines
Income security
Debt collection practices
Money management
Negotiation
Tax

Colac Area Health

Provides free support to primary producers, fishers and small rural businesses who are suffering financial hardship, and who have no alternative sources of impartial assistance, to manage the challenges of change and adjustment.

Rural Finanacial Counselling Service Victoria - Wimmera South West Inc - Colac

Assists clients to develop and manage a household budget.  Provides some advocacy for people who may have credit issues such as overdue bills.

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Welfare Worker, Maree Bruhn

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries.

UnitingCare Ballarat

Financial Counselling This is a regional program that offers both generalist financial counselling and specialist services for people on low incomes. Specialist programs include services for problem gamblers and drought affected communities. Financial Counsellors are trained counsellors who provide free and confidential information to families and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties. 

St Luke's Anglicare - Maryborough Office

Nurse Led clinic, services are visiting services and availability will vary. Call before attending.

Financial counselling in Mount Gambier

Phone or online service

Financial counselling in Mount Gambier

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