Financial Counselling Australia welcomes extended funding for the Small Business Debt Helpline
Media release February 11, 2026 Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that funding for the Small Business Debt Helpline (SBDH) will be extended for a further 12 months, providing vital support for small business owners under increasing financial pressure. FCA CEO, Dr Domenique Meyrick, said the…
Small Business Debt Helpline (SBDH) 2025 data release fact sheet
Case numbers For the 12 months ended 31 December 2025, the SBDH has provided 6,205 cases of assistance through phone and chat services. This is a 21% increase on the prior year. Since the service began in 2020 it has provided 18,533 cases of assistance to 16,254 unique businesses. …
Demand for Small Business Debt Helpline surges as thousands of business owners seek financial support
Demand for the Small Business Debt Helpline (SBDH) continues to rise sharply, highlighting the growing financial and personal strain facing small business owners across Australia. For the 12 months to 31 December 2025, the Helpline provided more than 6,000 cases of assistance, representing a 21% increase on the previous year.…
Big Increase in Small Business Debt Helpline 2024 case numbers
There has been a 66% increase in the number of cases the Small Business Debt Helpline (SBDH) has dealt with over the past 12 months. In 2024 SBDH financial counsellors had 5,135 cases compared with 3,091 in 2023. Case numbers continue to grow with more than 400 cases in January…