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The Uluru Statement from the Heart and financial counselling
What is the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and how does it relate to the financial counselling sector?
Executive Officer’s Message – May 2021
Dr Sandy Ross’ May 2021 introduction message for FCVic’s Devil’s Advocate newsletter, reflecting on how financial counselling needs to build stronger links with First Nations communities and organisations.
On Track with My Money
FCVic is delighted to have received approval from the Victorian Government to proceed with our pilot trial ‘On Track with My Money’. The pilot is part of our Mental Health project, funded within the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 response. It explores the super-additive potential of financial counselling when integrated within mental health support systems.
FCVic COVID Industry Summit Summary
The FCVic COVID Industry Summit was held on Thursday, 22nd April 2021 at The Timberyard in Port Melbourne – a generous indoor/outdoor venue that could accommodate over 300 attendees, speakers and exhibitors in
Chairperson’s message
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Carly Baker shares her highlights of the recent FCVic COVID Industry Summit.
Dingley Village FC meets with Federal MP
In November 2020, the Federal Government released a proposed law that would wind back crucial responsible lending requirements that protect people from exploitative lending by banks and other lenders.
Over 120 organisations and individuals, including many financial counsellors, joined the campaign to Save Safe Lending and stop the Government from passing the bill. In March 2021, the Senate agreed to defer debate on the bill until later in the year.
As part of the campaign, Kate Smith – a financial counsellor at Make A Difference Dingley Village – met with her local MP, Mark Dreyfus QC, to inform him about the importance of the responsible lending obligations currently in place.
FCVic Council Rates Hardship Forum – Summary
The Council Rates Hardship Forum Series. It brought together financial counsellors and Victorian local government finance and rates teams to discuss and understand how councils are supporting vulnerable ratepayers, and how financial counsellors can provide free and confidential assistance to ratepayers experiencing financial hardship.
Update – Small Business Wellbeing Project
Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) is pleased to support the work of the Victorian Government’s Small Business Wellbeing Project, and advance the emerging professional specialisation in small business financial counselling.
FCVic & EWOV Energy and Tenancy Hardship in Gippsland – Roundtable Discussion
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of stable and safe housing and continuing access to energy and water services. The Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV), in partnership with Financial Counselling Victoria, hosted a Community Agency roundtable for key community stakeholders in Gippsland to discuss these and other issues on 17th February 2021.
Executive Officer’s message – March 2021
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross addresses the sector’s anticipation of increased demand for financial counselling as the end of pandemic support measures come to an end.
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