Member news

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.