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financial counselling
MonashLink Financial Counselling Service is a confidential service which provides you with the information and encouragement to regain control over your finances. In addition, we provide a Zero Interest Loans Scheme. Any low income individual who is living, working or studying in the City of Monash is eligible for financial counselling and there is no fee for service. Our highly experienced and certified financial counsellor is available by appointment. Contact Intake and Referral Officer for initial assessment on 9568 2599.
The financial counselling service provides:
• Assessment of your financial situation
• Assessment of your options
• Assistance to work out payment with creditors
• Negotiation with creditors
• Information about bankruptcy
• Information about your financial legal rights
• Referral to other professional organisations for further assistance
• Advocacy as required
This is not a comprehensive list. Should you be on low income and have a debt crisis that falls outside what is listed here, you can also contact MonashLink for assistance.
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A financial counsellor can assist if you are experiencing difficulties with the following:
• Debt related legal action
• Utility bills, i.e. gas, water, electricity
• Phone bills
• Fines
• Credit cards & Personal loans
• Insolvency/Bankruptcy
MonashLink provides a zero interest loans service for whitegoods. To be eligible for assessment you must have been living in the City of Monash for at least 12 months, on a low income, and have the financial capacity to repay a loan.
To make an appointment with the financial counsellor contact the Intake and Referral Officer on 9568 2599.
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Please note:
Waiting lists do apply and urgent matters are prioritised.
Additional Information:
MoneyMinded is a nationally recognised adult financial education program, developed to help people build their financial skills, knowledge and confidence. MoneyMinded teaches Australians how to make more informed decisions about how they use and manage their money. An online course is available. Click here if you would like to access it.
