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New research on debt problems caused by economic abuse

Evgenia Bourova Thursday, 19 December 2019

Researchers at Melbourne Law School have published an article drawing on the views of financial counsellors, consumer solicitors and other advocates on their experiences of assisting women with debt problems resulting from economic abuse.

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Interview with Joy Mason, Centrecare (WA)

FCVic Thursday, 19 December 2019

In each issue of the Devil’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members.

This month, Joy Mason talks about her eye-opening decision to “go West” and step outside her comfort zone. Joy has spent the past 12 months working in remote WA communities, and offers encouragement for others to give it a go.

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