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Read this month’s update from FCVic CEO Zyl Hovenga‑Wauchope, reflecting on the Community Disaster Resilience Summit and looking ahead to the 2026 Conference, In Pursuit. The update also covers national collaboration, election advocacy priorities, and a farewell to Julie Barrow.
Read this month’s update from FCVic Projects Coordinator, Georgina Molloy, on the progress of the Digital Transformation Roadmap project, funded through the Financial Counselling Industry Fund’s Innovation Grant 2025 round. The update outlines early consultation findings, agency engagement across Victoria and NSW, and the next phase of workshops exploring technology systems and organisational approaches to AI.
This case study from Social Security Rights Victoria highlights how special circumstances debt waiver provisions can apply when complex family violence and hardship issues are present. It demonstrates the value of collaboration between financial counsellors and social security lawyers in achieving fair outcomes for clients.
Leaders and communities came together at the FCVic 2026 Resilience Summit to share insights on trust, innovation and building a stronger, more connected disaster resilience ecosystem.
Read this month’s update from FCVic CEO Zyl Hovenga‑Wauchope, reflecting on the profound impact of fires and flooding on Victorian communities and the financial counsellors supporting recovery. The update also outlines key developments in funding, industrial advocacy, and FCVic’s continued commitment to long‑term stability and fair recognition for the sector.
Financial counselling peak bodies across Australia have joined forces to call for transformational Federal Budget investment in frontline financial counselling services. The evidence shows urgent action is needed to address record cost‑of‑living pressures and unmet community demand.