Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope, FCVic’s Executive Officer, reflects on an eventful year, and what comes next in 2025.

October was a big month for FCVic, highlighted by our Conference, where new ideas and conversations took root. We celebrated award-winning members and announced a Housing Summit for March 2025, responding to urgent issues in housing affordability. At the Representative Council meeting, we discussed sector trends, farewelled Anne Crouch, and welcomed new directors Vicki Penner and Carolyn Piper. Looking ahead, our draft 2025–26 State Budget Submission aims to address sector needs and support a sustainable future for financial counselling.

FCVic’s Executive Officer looks ahead at October, encompassing our Conference and Anti-Poverty Week—both events that focus on advocacy for a fairer society. He also reflects on the recent work being done by our members, our team and the broader society to tackle injustice via regulators and in the insurance space, working with carers and our recent advocacy-driven submissions.

This month, FCVic made significant progress in advocacy, including the launch of our Unsettled report, which addresses the financial challenges faced by households after the October 2022 floods in Victoria due to insurers’ reliance on cash settlements. We also look forward to our upcoming October Conference, continuing our commitment to advocating for fairness and transparency in the financial counselling sector.

FCVic’s Executive Officer reflects on a recent Conference where he discussed the campaign for increased sector funding, highlights from July’s Board Governance webinar, and the launch of expressions of interest for a $15 million financial counselling funding round via Consumer Affairs Victoria.

As we approach the end of the financial year, FCVic’s Executive Officer takes stock oft he significant milestones and upcoming changes.

Our Executive Officer reflects on the big events of this past month; the State Budget and FCA’s Conference in Boorloo/Perth.

FCVic’s Executive Officer looks ahead at what’s to come – in both the State Budget and our upcoming Conference.

FCVic’s Executive Officer, Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope, reflects on our recent Summit and looks ahead to the State Budget in May.

FCVic’s Executive Officer, Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope, looks at changes in and around FCVic that have the potential to shape the year ahead.