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October was a big month for our community. In this month’s message, Zyl reflects on the energy of our In Pursuit Conference, the launch of FCVic’s Digital Transformation Roadmap, progress on a joint sector Memorandum of Understanding, and our conversations with MPs and candidates as the state election approaches. Plus, an invitation to an album launch.
From a squeaky chicken to the launch of our Digital Transformation Roadmap, FCVic Conference 2026: In Pursuit had it all. Catch up on the highlights from three days at the Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park, including our Gala Dinner award winners and long-serving members.
Financial counsellors often ask us what Centrelink support is available to their New Zealand citizen clients. In the first of a two-part series, Social Security Rights Victoria walks through residency status, JobSeeker, family payments, and Special Benefit, using a case study to show how the rules play out in practice.
- Author: Jacqui Bell
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- Topics: Member news, Our Work
FCVic has launched our Digital Transformation Roadmap with project partner FCAN and technology partner Infoxchange at our 2026 Conference. The Roadmap is delivered in three volumes, covering AI use cases, an AI ethics framework, and the financial counselling systems landscape. You can now read the Roadmap and watch a video of the launch.
- Author: Jacqui Bell
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- Topics: Member news
FCVic members have adopted a new Constitution at our Annual General Meeting on 7 October, with 69 of 70 votes cast in favour. Find out what’s changed following our Governance Review, from how the Chair is selected to the make-up of the Board.
With the FCVic Conference just a week away, Zyl reflects on a busy September. He covers preparations for the launch of our Digital Transformation Roadmap, a warm welcome to our new Projects Coordinator and a New Zealand delegation, our conversations with candidates ahead of the Victorian election, and progress on national award work.