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.
“Buy now, pay later loans need to be subject to strong safe lending tests to protect people from harm”: Consumer groups respond to BNPL reform announcement
Consumer groups and financial counsellors have said that the Government’s plans for regulation of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector announced today will need…
Financial counselling sector welcomes progress on industry funding for financial counselling
Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has welcomed the progress that the Federal Government is making on an industry funding model for the financial counselling sector. This…
Federal Government commits to establishing enduring resolution for Youpla victims ‘within months’ – key details to be finalised
Quotes attributable to Bettina Cooper, Boandik woman, Save Sorry Business Coalition coordinator and Aboriginal financial counsellor at Mob Strong Debt Help “It is over 30…
Juggling bills and debts?
for free
financial
counselling

The website has step-by-step guides explaining how to fix common debt problems
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 small businesses around Australia and individuals in the ACT, NSW, Tasmania and WA. 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