What is a financial counsellor?

Financial counsellors are specialists in assisting families with financial issues.

Financial counselling can address immediate crises and assist families to develop long-term strategies to overcome financial difficulties in the future.

 Financial counsellors can negotiate on behalf of the family with creditors, and can present families with options to address their financial issues.

Financial counsellors need to have completed a general counselling qualification, undertake additional specialist training and supervision, and maintain accreditation by participating in ongoing education.

There are free financial counselling services in all states in Australia.