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Integrated Services Project – September 2020

The Integrated Services Project (ISP) between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) aims to improve client outcomes through financial counsellors and social security lawyers working together more effectively.
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Executive Officer\’s message – August 2020

In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross explains the three key challenges facing the financial counselling sector at this crucial time.
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Interview with Veronica Griffiths, VincentCare

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, we\’re pleased to share our interview with Financial Capability Worker, Veronica Griffiths, who is part of the Financial Resilience Program at VincentCare in Shepparton. Veronica shares some uplifting examples of the ways in which her work makes a difference to people\’s lives, and gives some valuable advice on how to stay grounded.
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Integrated Services Project – Our training program is in full swing!

The Integrated Services Project (ISP) between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) aims to improve client outcomes through financial counsellors and social security lawyers working together more effectively. SSRV has two other specialist projects: The Family Violence Project and Disability Support Pension Project. This month, SSRV announces its CPD program for financial counsellors.
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Chairperson\’s message – July 2020

In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Colin Harte reports on the steps being taken to address some of the impacts of COVID-19 through financial counselling.
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Financial Counselling and Elder Abuse – Update

Financial counsellors play a vital role in the prevention of financial elder abuse. Our elder abuse project is funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and aims to strengthen the links between financial counsellors and Victoria’s elder abuse prevention networks. Throughout June, we held 21 webinars that aimed to strengthen the links between financial counsellors and other community services working with older Victorians. An incredible 570 participants registered for the webinars, which resulted in a great geographic coverage of Victoria.
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Integrated Services Project – Introducing our Family Violence Project Lawyer

The Integrated Services Project (ISP) between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) aims to improve client outcomes through financial counsellors and social security lawyers working together more effectively. SSRV has two other specialist projects: The Family Violence Project and Disability Support Pension Project. This month, SSRV introduces its Family Violence Project.
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Chairperson\’s message – May 2020

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Colin Harte shares a message of hope amid challenging times. The financial counselling sector is growing, and with that comes the chance to improve more lives.
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Integrated Services Project (Year 1) report launch

Specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors working together to improve client outcomes, the report into the year one implementation and evaluation of the Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) and Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) Integrated Service Project (ISP) was launched on Monday 25 May 2020. Read about the report and the outcomes from the first year of the project.
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