The Sector Activation Plan is intended to manage the centralised coordination and communication of the financial counselling sector following a disaster event. Its purpose is to enable the financial counselling sector to deliver dynamic responses and mitigation initiatives to support recovery for households and communities in Victoria.

The Plan outlines the practical arrangements required to activate the financial counselling sector in disaster contexts. It covers roles and responsibilities, service coordination, referral pathways and communication processes. It ensures consistent, timely and effective support throughout all phases of response and recovery.