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The Integrated Services Project (ISP) 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 provides a recent case study of how the ISP is working to support people dealing with Centrelink debts.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Interview, Member news
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.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Member news
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.
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.
- 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, Sandy Ross details the busy – but exciting – start to the year for the financial counselling sector.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Interview, Member news
In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Sarah Brown-Shaw, financial counsellor at Consumer Action Law Centre\’s National Debt Helpline, talks about her love for her role and the variety it presents.