Member news
Keep up to date with news that informs your practice and expands awareness of your client’s rights.
Integrated Services Project update – July 2021
The July 2021 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
Executive Officer’s Message – July 2021
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.
Interview with Antony Mitchell, Cancer Council Victoria
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).
Why small business owners need financial counsellors
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.
Newly launched Money Management Programs resource
Catherine Connolly from WIRE talks us through the newly launched Money Management Programs web resource.
Integrated Services Project update
An update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).
Sue Fraser awarded an Order of Australia Medal
FCVic are pleased to be congratulate Sue Fraser for her receiving an OAM recognising her contributions to strengthening protection for vulnerable people.
Chairperson’s message
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.
Update – our work on elder abuse
Dr Suzy Goldsmith writes about the recent FCVic special forum about parents visas as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021, and writes about other projects related to elder abuse.
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?
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