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FCVic’s Project Coordinator, Georgina Molloy, keeps us up-to-date on recent project activity.
Our CEO, Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope, relfects on the success of our Housing Summit to upcoming advocacy efforts for the federal election, and how we’re driving important conversations on financial stress and support. We’re also excited to announce our Sparking Change conference, new Ministerial Guidelines for hardship policies, and a major update from our Rank the Energy Retailer project—plus a personal note on new beginnings
- Author: Susan Boag
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- Topics: Housing, Member news, Our Work
FCVic’s Housing Summit brought together financial counsellors, advocates, and policymakers to tackle Victoria’s housing crisis, driving discussions on rental security, housing affordability, and systemic reform. Key takeaways highlighted the urgent need for policy change, collaboration, and advocacy to ensure housing is treated as a fundamental right, not just a commodity.
FCVic’s Project Coordinator, Georgina Molloy, keeps us up-to-date on recent project activity.
FCVic contributed to the newly launched Flood Insurance Guide, a community-led resource by Maribyrnong City Council and GenWest, providing essential advice on choosing insurance, making claims, and handling disputes. This guide, informed by lived experiences from the October 2022 floods, is a vital tool for Australians in flood-prone areas.
Financial counsellor Julie Dal Pra’s advocacy against financial abuse in business made front-page news in The Age, highlighting the devastating impact of coerced debt and fraudulent business liabilities on victim-survivors. Her work underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms to protect those affected.