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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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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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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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Executive Officer\’s message

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross reflects on the challenges of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to prepare the sector for the anticipated aftermath.
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Interview with Sandra Blake, Small Business Bushfire Financial Counsellor

In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, Sandra Blake tells us what it means to grow up with dirt in your shoes, and reflects on the variety of roles she\’s had since completing the Diploma of Financial Counselling. Sandra\’s shares her advice of advocating for policy change.
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New Face at Social Security Rights Victoria, Continuity of Service

The Integrated Services Project between Social Security Rights Victoria and FCVic is now in its second year, bringing together the work of specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors. This update welcomes the project\’s new financial counsellor and provides information on service continuity arrangements.
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Chairperson\’s message – March 2020

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Colin Harte delivers a message of hope for the financial counselling sector.
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Executive Officer\’s message

In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross details the busy – but exciting – start to the year for the financial counselling sector.
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