Member news

The August 2021 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).

FCVic Board Chairperson, Carly Baker, delivers a message reflecting on August 2021 and the months ahead.

The July 2021 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).

Dr Sandy Ross reflects on July 2021 in financial counselling, covering topics including the Disability Support Pension and small business wellbeing, and looks forward to our Conference in October.

In each issue of the Devil’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members. This month, we’re pleased to share our interview with Financial Counsellor, Antony Mitchell, who works at Cancer Council Victoria (CCV).

Helen Brady, Sandra Blake and Bella Walker reflect on the intersection between small business and financial counselling, which addresses which small business owners may be vulnerable to financial stress, gig economy risks, the added pressure and higher risk faced by small businesses, and why exactly financial counsellors are important to small business owners.

Catherine Connolly from WIRE talks us through the newly launched Money Management Programs web resource.

An update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).

FCVic are pleased to be congratulate Sue Fraser for her receiving an OAM recognising her contributions to strengthening protection for vulnerable people.

FCVic Chairperson Carly Baker reflects on the month just past – a lockdown, storms and floods – and what lies ahead for Victorian financial counsellors, including October’s conference.