National Debt Helpline
Call: 1800 007 007
Website: ndh.org.au
General information about debt and access to financial counsellors.
Gambler's Help
Call: 1800 858 858
Website: gamblinghelponline.org.au
24/7 counselling and support for people with concerns about gambling behaviour.
Moneysmart
Call: 1800 007 007
Website: moneysmart.gov.au
Free tools, tips and guidance to help people of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to be in control of their finances.
Meli
31 Wilson Street Horsham
Call: 03 5278 8122
Email: info@meli.org.au
Website: meli.org.au
Meli is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe and that they belong.
CAFS
115 Lydiard Street North Ballarat
Call: 1800 692 237
Website: cafs.org.au/financial-support
Rural Financial Counselling Services
1/48 McLachlan Street Horsham
1300 735 578
admin@wswrcs.com.au
Rural Financial Counselling Services is a free service for rural and regional primary produces and small business owners.
They can help you:
Gain a clear understanding of your financial position.
Generate and explore options.
Develop budgets and implement plans.
Talk to your creditors.
Prepare a Farm Household Allowance (FHA) or Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loan application.
Apply for grants and other support packages
Provide referrals to other specialists, including financial, legal, marketing and our own wellbeing program.
Apply for grants and support packages.
Mallee Family Care
229 Beveridge Street Swan Hill
03 5032 4479
mfc@malleefamilycare.com.au
Outreach service in Birchip call the Central Office on 03 5023 5966
Offer Support in:
> Identifying and clarifying financial issues.
> Provide short-term resolutions.
> Advocate debt management plans.
> Plan long-term actions including budgeting.
> Determine ongoing needs.
> Refer to other supports.
