Member news
Keep up to date with news that informs your practice and expands awareness of your client’s rights.
Chairperson’s message – May 2020
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Colin Harte shares a message of hope amid challenging times. The financial counselling sector is growing, and with that comes the chance to improve more lives.
Integrated Services Project (Year 1) report launch
Specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors working together to improve client outcomes, the report into the year one implementation and evaluation of the Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV) and Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) Integrated Service Project (ISP) was launched on Monday 25 May 2020. Read about the report and the outcomes from the first year of the project.
Executive Officer’s message
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross reflects on the challenges of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to prepare the sector for the anticipated aftermath.
Integrated Services Project Update – April 2020
The Integrated Services Project (ISP) between Social Security Rights Victoria and FCVic is now in its second year, bringing together the work of specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors. This update provides a recent case study of how the ISP is working to support people dealing with Centrelink debts.
Interview with Sandra Blake, Small Business Bushfire Financial Counsellor
In each issue of the Devil’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Sandra Blake tells us what it means to grow up with dirt in your shoes, and reflects on the variety of roles she’s had since completing the Diploma of Financial Counselling. Sandra’s shares her advice of advocating for policy change.
New Face at Social Security Rights Victoria, Continuity of Service
The Integrated Services Project between Social Security Rights Victoria and FCVic is now in its second year, bringing together the work of specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors. This update welcomes the project’s new financial counsellor and provides information on service continuity arrangements.
Chairperson’s message – March 2020
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Colin Harte delivers a message of hope for the financial counselling sector.
Executive Officer’s message
In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, Sandy Ross details the busy – but exciting – start to the year for the financial counselling sector.
Interview with Sarah Brown-Shaw, Consumer Action Law Centre
In each issue of the Devil’s Advocate, FCVic shines the spotlight on one of our members.
This month, Sarah Brown-Shaw, financial counsellor at Consumer Action Law Centre’s National Debt Helpline, talks about her love for her role and the variety it presents.
News from the Integrated Services Project
Social Security Rights Victoria Inc. (‘SSRV’) and Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) are continuing their partnership in 2020. The Integrated Services Project (ISP) has been funded for a second year. We look forward to continuing to improve client outcomes by bringing together the work of specialist social security lawyers and financial counsellors.
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