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On 23 October, FCVic CEO Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope joined the Australian Services Union’s Day of Action outside the State Library of Victoria, standing with community sector colleagues against the Fair Work Commission’s provisional decision on the SCHADS Award. Zyl delivered a powerful speech calling for fair pay and gender equity in the sector.
The FCVic 2025 Conference in Lorne brought together financial counsellors, financial capability workers, and sector partners for two days of learning and collaboration. Centred on the theme ‘Sparking Change’, the program explored bold ideas to strengthen fairness, resilience, and trust in communities—through systemic advocacy, practical skills, and shared vision for the future.
FCVic has launched the Victorian Workforce Strategy and report series, Growing Financial Counselling in Victoria: the Next 10 Years, at the FCVic 2025 Conference. This landmark strategy outlines a roadmap for the financial counselling sector over the next decade, supported by evidence-based research, caseload guidelines, and analysis of the economic benefits of financial counselling. Explore the full report series and join us in shaping a sustainable, skilled, and supported workforce for Victoria.
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Our recent Gala Dinner celebrated excellence and dedication in financial counselling, honouring award winners and recognising members who have served the sector for 10, 20, 30 and even 40 years.
FCVic is launching the Digital Transformation Roadmap Project to help modernise systems and prepare the financial counselling sector for emerging technologies, including AI. Learn how this initiative will deliver practical tools, ethical frameworks, and a clear path for digital transformation.
FCVic partners with multicultural organisations across Victoria to deliver disaster preparedness workshops and attends a statewide emergency briefing ahead of the high-risk season.