Diversitat Financial Counselling aims to assist and support people experiencing financial difficulties, without any commercial bias. Staff can provide information and options to assist both individuals and families. All programs within our organisation are able to offer community education in the Barwon area.

Where appropriate, referrals are made to other organisations that may be able to provide further assistance.

Diversitat Financial Counselling provides a free service to people living in Geelong and surrounding districts. The agency gives priority to individuals and families on low incomes and to those individuals who are most vulnerable.

•    Money Problems?
•    Too many debts?
•    Can’t pay bills?
•    Being harassed by banks, finance companies or debt collectors?
•    Behind in your payments?
•    Gambling debts?
•    Hit by illness, unemployment or drop in income?

Financial Counselling offers a free confidential service which:

•    Explains what you can do if you can’t pay your bills, fines or debts.
•    Helps you work out your payments with creditors.
•    Advises on eligibility for government assistance.
•    Informs you about relevant legislation and your rights.
•    Gives you information about bankruptcy and other options.

A Financial Counsellor will:

•    Offer information.
•    Discuss options available to you.
•    Provide you with knowledge to regain control over your finances.
•    Refer you to an appropriate agency.

A Financial Counsellor will not:

•    Take over your finances.
•    Deal directly with money.
•    Judge you on how you manage your money.
•    Offer investment advice.
•    Do your tax return.
•    Make decisions for you.

Contact:

Jocelyn McMillan – Financial Counsellor (Team Leader)
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