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An Australia
with fewer people
in financial hardship

An Australia
with fewer people
in financial hardship

Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia.

FCA is the national voice for the financial counselling profession in Australia. It is a not-for-profit organisation that:

  • Provides resources and support for financial counsellors;
  • Advocates for a fairer marketplace;
  • Works to raise the profile of financial counsellors;
  • Advocates to increase access to financial counselling; and
  • Works to improve hardship processes for people in financial difficulty.

Rate rise deepens financial stress as demand for financial counselling surges

Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) says the latest interest rate rise will intensify financial pressure on households with mortgages who are already struggling, as demand for…

Gambling reforms welcome, but fall short of meaningful harm reduction 

Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s new measures to reduce gambling harm and expand financial counselling support but warns the reforms do not go…

Financial counsellors welcome funding boost for frontline services

Financial counsellors have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of more than two million dollars in funding to support financial wellbeing and financial counselling services in…

Juggling bills and debts?

for free
financial
counselling

The website has step-by-step guides explaining how to fix common debt problems

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Call the Helpline to speak to a financial counsellor

Help for Small Businesses

To find a financial counselling agency in your area

The NDH also offers a live chat function for individuals and small businesses around Australia. Just click on the chat bubble at the bottom right of the page to get started.

The FCA conference attracts a wide variety of high-profile and respected speakers, including Australian leaders, consumer advocates, politicians, regulators and industry representatives. We’re not afraid to try new things and have a reputation for a fast-moving and creative conference.

Financial Counselling at work

74% avoid legal action
69% are more positive about the future
66% resolve their financial difficulties
63% improve their mental wellbeing
53% avoid bankruptcy
45% improve their physical health
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