Member news

In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Executive Officer contributes a message to the sector. This month, James Degenhardt fills in for Sandy Ross, and summaries FCVic’s current and upcoming work.

Katrina Barrett virtually attended the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference, ‘Walk the Talk’, held on 14 and 15 February, which was co-hosted by EAAA and COTA Tasmania.
Dr Suzy Goldsmith caught up with Katrina to hear her reflections on the EAAA Conference.

Read the February 2022 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).

Dr Suzy Goldsmith gives an update on the extensive work being done to address financial elder abuse.

Suzy Goldsmith (FCVic) in conversation with Derek Fagan (EACH) about the newly launched service, free for all Victorians – the Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs.

Read the January 2022 update on the Integrated Services Project (ISP) – a partnership between FCVic and Social Security Rights Victoria (SSRV).

A reflection of the important work being done by FCVic and other agencies as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Program, and the challenges that lie ahead.

In alternating issues of the Devil’s Advocate, the FCVic Chairperson contributes a message to the sector. This month, Carly Baker takes us through the highs and lows of January 2022, and reflects on the upcoming Lunar New Year.

FCVic is pleased to announce that our new videos series, Financial Counselling in your language, is now live on YouTube. We hope that this video series can be used to reach CALD communities who are often at increased risk of financial hardship, yet who may be hesitant to engage with financial counselling.

Dr Suzy Goldsmith provides an update covering professional engagement with small business topics and newly published resources.