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- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Member news
We are very excited to announce that Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) have secured a second year of funding for the Integrated Services Project, a partnership project between SSRV and FCRC. This project was launched in late 2018 at the FCRC Conference. Its aim is to explore integrated service between financial counsellors and social security law experts, with a vision of improving client outcomes by bringing the work of these two sectors closer together.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Interview, Member news
In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Kylie McLoughlin, Family Violence Financial Counsellor at Anglicare in Box Hill describes her recent experience in Canberra as part of the campaign to reform payday lending practices.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: EO's message, Member news
In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross acknowledges the valuable work of the Constitution Review Committee of the FCRC Board. After a lengthy review process, a draft new constitution has now been released for further consultation with members. Sandy also reflects on the new opportunities for a stronger relationship between the financial counselling sector and State Trustees.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Interview, Member news
In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Jo Parkin, from Uniting ReGen, describes her years of experience working in the homelessness service sector before transitioning to financial counselling. Jo also shares the unique nature of her role and the incredible client outcomes that make it all worthwhile.
In alternating issues of the Devil\’s Advocate, the FCRC Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Julie Barrow reflects on recent changes that can both benefit and impact the people we work with.
- Author: FCVic
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- Topics: Interview, Member news
In each issue of the Devil\’s Advocate, FCRC shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Troy West, Team Leader at Anglicare in Bendigo, describes the twists and turns on his journey to find rewarding work as a financial counsellor.