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In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Carly Baker takes us through a typical day for her as a financial counsellor.
Read the January 2023 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Carers, Member news, Our Work
Dr Suzy Goldsmith provides an overview of the recent work being done by the Special Projects team with partners and collaborators on a range of outreach activities.
We are proud to introduce our three new FCVic team members to you today – Annette, Julia and Tracey – and share more about their roles and background with FCVic.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: EO's message, Member news
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Dr Sandy Ross looks ahead to the challenges and wins for 2023.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Carers, Member news
The 2022 National Carer Survey received over 6800 responses from carers, including 1356 from carers living in Victoria (20% of all respondents). Perhaps unsurprisingly, surveyed carers often reported concern about their financial situation – 1 in 2 reported financial stress, while 1 in 7 reported financial distress.