Financial Counselling is to assist those who need a little bit of help with their money. Financial counsellors are able to listen to your financial issues, and assess the problems as well as assist you with finding an appropriate solution for your situation.
Financial counsellors are able to assist with:
- Bills that you’re having problems paying, or are overdue
- Fines
- If you’re being harassed by debt collectors
- Possible disconnections, like phone, gas or electricity
- Being evicted
- Debts with the tax department
- Car accidents with no insurance
If you’re facing legal action, please seek legal assistance. Financial counsellors are not lawyers, and cannot assist with legal issues. If you need legal assistance, but cannot afford it, please speak to Legal Aid or Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre.
The sooner you can speak with a financial counsellor the better, there may be more options available if you do.
Find a financial counsellor
National Debt Helpline– 1800 007 007
The National Debt Hotline is a free, confidential telephone financial counselling service. It is available to all Australians.
Opening hours: 9:30am to 4:30 pm – Monday to Friday
Illawarra Legal Centre Financial Counselling – (02) 4276 1939
Illawarra Legal Centre offers a free financial counselling service. There is an telephone advice service, as well as a face to face service, weekly, at Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre in Nowra. Want to know more? Click here
Farmers and Rural Businesses – 1800 686 175
Farmers and businesses in rural areas who are struggling due to drought can receive free financial counselling. The advice is suited to your individual situation and support you and your businesses needs. Want to know more? Click here
Small Business Bushfire Financial Counselling Line- 1800 413 828
If you have a business in a bushfire affected area, you may be able to speak with a financial counsellor about any financial issues your business may be facing. Want to know more? Click here
