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Read about December’s Legacy Housing Forum, which brought together government, industry, and community leaders to explore collaborative, system‑level solutions to Australia’s growing insurance affordability crisis. It highlights key insights, shared challenges, and the pathways identified to support equitable access to affordable insurance for Australian households.
FCVic’s Digital Transformation Roadmap project is now underway, with sector consultation commencing in February 2026 through member and agency surveys across Victoria and NSW, delivered in partnership with Infoxchange and the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW. Insights gathered will inform practical recommendations to support agencies to modernise systems and respond to emerging opportunities and risks, including the use of artificial intelligence.
Read the January 2026 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
Read this month’s update from FCVic CEO Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope as he reflects on a year of milestones, including the launch of our Workforce Development report series and the steps we’re taking to shape the future of financial counselling in Victoria.
FCVic’s 2026–27 Budget Submission urges a 10-year plan to quadruple financial counselling investment, tackling cost-of-living pressures and building resilience.
Read this month’s update from FCVic CEO Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope, who reflects on the 2025 Conference in Lorne, the launch of Victoria’s Workforce Strategy and Strategic Plan, and the sector’s shared commitment to growth, inclusion and sustainability. The update also covers advocacy on SCHADS, upcoming disaster resilience work, and the development of FCVic’s Digital Transformation Roadmap.