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Read the January 2023 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
Dr Suzy Goldsmith provides an overview of the recent work being done by the Special Projects team with partners and collaborators on a range of outreach activities.
We are proud to introduce our three new FCVic team members to you today – Annette, Julia and Tracey – and share more about their roles and background with FCVic.
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Dr Sandy Ross looks ahead to the challenges and wins for 2023.
The 2022 National Carer Survey received over 6800 responses from carers, including 1356 from carers living in Victoria (20% of all respondents). Perhaps unsurprisingly, surveyed carers often reported concern about their financial situation – 1 in 2 reported financial stress, while 1 in 7 reported financial distress.
On Tuesday, 29 November, FCVic’s Special Projects team launched its Pathways for Carers outreach program at the Pathways for Carers Statewide Biannual Meeting. The Pathways for Carers project, funded by the Victorian Government and facilitated by Interchange Outer East, offers unpaid carers the opportunity to connect with one another by going on walking events organised in their local area.
Read the November 2022 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
An update on the newly launched Money Check Up Program – part of our Special Projects.
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Carly Baker reflects on the recent State Government election and addresses the decision by RMIT to stop offering the Diploma of Financial Counselling.
Read the October 2022 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
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