Financial Counselling and Capability
Build financial confidence and manage money goals
We support people within our Victorian and New South Wales catchment areas who are experiencing financial disadvantage and vulnerabilities, working to improve your financial situation.
Our services are provided through information and referral, Financial Counselling and Financial Capability casework and related services.
Our services are free and confidential.
How We Help
- Budgeting and money management strategies
- Debt collection process and fines
- Financial hardship agreements
- Government concessions and entitlements
- Accessing community support
- Prevention of utility disconnection
- Preventing repossession of house/car
- Bankruptcy and the alternatives
- Referrals to other supports ie. emergency relief
- Saving goals
- One-on-one appointments or group workshops
Our focus is always on the best interests of the children we support.
We hear their voices and we maintain their safety and wellbeing as paramount.
How to access our services
To arrange a Financial Counselling appointment or referral with UMFC please email financialcounsellors@umfc.com.au or contact 02 6057 5399
We offer services by phone, face to face in our offices and outreach to various locations.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Everything you discuss with a Financial Counsellor is confidential and not admissible in Court. At your initial appointment the Financial Counsellor will discuss this with you in detail and ensure your understanding in writing.
Contact Us
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