Financial Counselling Australia

On National Close the Gap Day, we stand with First Nations people in calling for meaningful, long‑term action to close the gap in health, wellbeing, and life outcomes. ow.ly/Amja50Yw82z #CloseTheGap #FinancialCounselling #HealthEquality #FirstNationsJustice

Our CEO Domenique Meyrick joined ABC News to explain how the rate rise will affect Australians who are doing it tough financially. "We hear about people making decisions about balancing their housing costs against their healthcare costs or what they put in their trolley."

Today’s interest rate rise will add further pressure to Australians already struggling with housing costs and rising living expenses, with financial counsellors warning that more households may be pushed into financial distress. Media release: ow.ly/lovR50Yv58C

Today’s NACC report confirms the profound harm caused by Robodebt. The scheme hurt hundreds of thousands of people, with devastating consequences for some families. People deserve real support, not harm. We stand by those affected by Robodebt. ow.ly/lPNw50YsaKv

The wonderful team @Flequity has launched a new tool so you can check if your provider has adopted adequate financial abuse protections. It's called "Check the fine print" and you can access it here👇 fine-print-check.replit.app

Did you know there are specialist financial counsellors around the country? Meet Djimi Barber from Gamble Aware in Sydney who helps clients impacted by gambling. vimeo.com/1170437246/90e…

FCA's Director of First Nations Policy, Lynda Edwards, spoke with the ABC about the financial abuse of elders. She said, "it's fine to share with your family as long as your family is sharing with you." abc.net.au/news/2026-02-2…

Lots of people find it hard to talk about their debt issues but we reckon it's time for that to change. Coordinator of the National Debt Helpline, Vicki Staff, was on ABC RN Life Matters to discuss this very topic. 👇 abc.net.au/listen/program…

Financial counsellors and capability workers are based all over Australia. We are profiling some of them to highlight the mazing work they do with people in financial hardship. Meet Leasa from Care Financial Counselling in the ACT.

A big thanks to @EffieZahos and The Today Show for the feature piece this morning on National Debt Helpline data

Financial counsellors, like Lisa Gage, do amazing work across the country. Lisa works at the Northern Rivers Financial Counselling Service in NSW. financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/financial-coun…

Our CEO, Dr Domenique Meyrick and Director of First Nations Policy, Lynda Edwards, gave some insights at the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy meeting in Hobart yesterday. Thanks for the invite Shani Galleghan from the ACCC - who hosted the event. @accc

People get into financial counselling for all sorts of reasons. This is Jeff Chong's story. #KnowmoreLegalService

Some great news for small businesses today with the Federal Government announcing a 12-month extension for the Small Business Debt Helpline. ow.ly/fp5L50YcAYy

There are hundreds of financial counsellors across Australia working hard to help people in financial hardship. April Hughes is one of them and we have created this short profile on her. Thanks April.

The Small Business Debt Helpline saw a 21% rise in cases in 2025 and as financial counsellor, Anna Dooland told ABC, clients are suffering. "Every day we speak with business owners who are hit by a combination of rising costs, debt and external shocks." ow.ly/mjZ050Y9Eqr

Financial counsellors expect today’s interest rate rise, coupled with high living costs, to create even more distress for many of their clients struggling financially. Media release: ow.ly/tugP50Y7YyF

Today's interest rate decision may put even more pressure on many households that are already suffering. FCA's CEO, Dr Domenique Meyrick, has told ABC AM if you are struggling, there is help available. abc.net.au/listen/program…

Financial counselling helps people in powerful ways. But right now, demand is rising faster than access. That's why we're seeking $19.85 million per year in targeted and sustainable Commonwealth investment. See our budget submission: financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/docs/2026-27-p…

📣 Financial counselling changes lives and increased funding is essential 📣 We're calling on the Aus Government to strengthen access to services to deal with rising demand, longer wait times and a growing complexity of cases. See our budget submission: ow.ly/8Qis50Y5KUM