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Phone: 1300 114 446
Financial Counselling is for anyone seeking financial information. It is an inclusive service that is appropriate for people in a broad range of circumstances no matter where you live or how much you may earn.
Anglicare WA’s Financial Counsellors are qualified to:
Financial Counselling is free and confidential!
Office Locations:
Armadale – 9394 9200
Joondalup – 9301 8500
Rockingham – 9528 0702
Bunbury – 9792 1900
Busselton – 9754 1858
Collie – 9734 6500
Manjimup – 9777 1945
Mount Barker – 9851 2611
Katanning – 9821 9663
Albany – 9845 6666
Category: Financial Services
Phone: (08) 9581 0509
Making Ends Meet provides financial assistance, support and education to working families who are living in private rental accommodation and experiencing significant housing stress. This includes the payment of grants to help pay bills, negotiate repayment plans and give you the skills to manage your budget.
The program is designed to give families in crisis a foundation upon which to build a financially stable future.
Making Ends Meet is for people who are:
Office Locations:
Rockingham – 9528 0702
Mandurah – 9581 0583
Categories: Family Services, Financial Services,
Phone: (08) 9274 1464
Provides food parcels, advocacy, referrals and a listening ear to those in need. Open from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays, requests can also be made for baby food and toiletries, and a sausage sizzle is provided.
Category: Financial Services
Phone: (08) 9376 9999
Provides financial counselling, advocacy and negotiation, family support and information on tenancy, Centrelink issues and advocacy. Also provides programs and emergency relief. They work with a diverse cultural and ethnic background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CaLD backgrounds, disabilities, and people with diverse sexuality and gender identities. This service can be accessed if you live in the post codes 6054 6063, which includes Ashfield, Bassendean, Eden Hill, Lockridge, Kiara or Beechboro. The services is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9411 3444
Provides financial counselling to those in the City of Cockburn. They provide financial advice and assistance to help individuals to manage their debt and develop money management skills. Open Monday – Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
Category: Financial Services
Phone: (08) 9251 5777
Addresses financial crisis through provision of counselling, advocacy, referral and Hardship Utility Grant Scheme.
Category: Financial Services
Phone: (08) 9221 9322
Provides a referral service to appropriate legal centres or other relevant organisations. Cmmunity Legal Centre services include information and advice; casework and minor assistance; representation and advocacy; community legal education; policy and law reform. Each Cmmunity Legal Centre may offer different services, depending on the needs of the community.
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts, Legal Services,
Phone: (08) 9432 9790
Provides information, options, support and advocacy to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and skills to take control of their own financial situation. Provides advice on legal issues in family law, domestic violence retraining orders and general legal issues. Open Monday – Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Must make appointment. It is for families who are low income and disadvantaged also low income families who do not meet Centrelink criteria. Must be living in the Fremantle area.
Categories: Domestic and Family Services, Family Services, Financial Services, Legal Services,
Phone: (08) 9398 1455
Provides counselling, advocacy, and referral for families or individuals experiencing financial crisis. They can assist with preparing household budgets. They can also can provide advice on matters relating to Family law, Domestic violence and child support.
Categories: Domestic and Family Services, Family Services, Financial Services, General Contacts, Legal Services,
Phone: (08) 9274 7929
This service is provided by and comprises of
Indigo Junction Young People
Our Youth Service offers housing, tenancy support and education. Our goal is to provide a safe place where young people receive the support they need to set goals and work towards a positive future. We provide tailored support which includes specialist referrals, building independent living skills, job readiness and promoting links to education and training.
Services offered at our Youth Service include:
Housing
Indi House (Emergency Housing)
Indi Living Youth (Community Housing)
Support and Education
Programs
For more information:
Phone: 9274 1611
Email: youth@indigojunction.org.au
Visit: http://indigojunction.org.au/how-we-help/youth/overview/
Indigo Junction Families
The Family Service offers housing, support and education. Our team focuses on empowering families to build on their parenting and independent living skills. We also assist families to connect to specialist supports such as counselling, health and employment services where required. Families are encouraged to set personal goals as well creating a plan towards long term stable housing.
Services offered at the Family Service include:
Housing
Indi Place (On site supported housing)
Indi Living Families (Community Housing)
Support and Education
Programs
For more information:
Phone: 9250 5256
Email: family@indigojunction.org.au
Visit: http://indigojunction.org.au/how-we-help/families/overview/
Indigo Junction Community Service
Karnany Resource Centre is the base for our community service and is ideally located in the heart of Midland. Karnany provides a safe place for people to meet and share their stories. Our team builds an understanding of the person’s needs and connects them with the required services. The following services and programs operate at Karnany:
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL SUPPORT & EDUCATION HUB
OUTREACH SERVICES
We provide a space at Karnany for the following services:
CONNECTION TO OTHER SERVICES
We realise that we can’t always offer people the services they require. Through our relationships with different service providers we are able to refer people to the support they need. Visit us and we can have a chat about your situation and create a support plan together.
For more information:
Phone: 9274 7929
Email: karnany@indigojunction.org.au
Visit: http://indigojunction.org.au/how-we-help/community/overview/
Categories: 24hr Emergency Contacts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services, Accommodation, Alcohol and Drug Services, Family Services, Financial Services, Tenancy Support Services,
Phone: (08) 9477 4346
Provides financial counselling and a range of other services including emergency relief, financial literacy, counselling, youth programs, and parenting programs for Indigenous families who are at risk and live in Belmont and surrounding areas.
Categories: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services, Child and Youth Services, Family Services, Financial Services,
Phone: 1300 760 691
MercyCare is a lead agency for the Mirrabooka Family Support Network. The service provides family services, children’s services, counselling, drug and alcohol services, financial counselling services, legal advice, educational services and family dispute services.
Categories: Alcohol and Drug Services, Child and Youth Services, Family Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: 1800 268 472
Offers affordable and manageable interest free loans to help clients build a better life for thelmselves, and their families. The loan is aimed at helping people kick-start their future and create the life they are hoping for, can be used for a range of employment, training and education items. To be eligible, clients must be 18 years or over, an Australian resident with a health care card or a low income earner, able to show proof they can repay the loan and able to provide all documentation required for processing the loan.
Categories: Child and Youth Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9250 2123
Provides information, options, support and advocacy to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and skills to take control their own financial situation. MIDLAS also offers a free legal service on assisting victims of family and domestic violence. This includes initial assistance and advice in family law (excluding property) and criminal injury compensation. if they are not able to assist they maybe able to provide appropriate referrals to a suitable, alternative legal practitioner.
Categories: Domestic and Family Services, Financial Services, Legal Services,
Phone: (08) 9328 2699
MSCWA provides assistance to clients who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. MSCWA currently provide the following programs:
Office Locations:
North Perth – 9328 1544
Wellness Centre – 9444 8283
Cannington – 9258 5188
Mirrabooka – 9344 7858
Morley – 9275 4555/6150 9326
Bunbury – 9791 5281
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts, Multicultural Services, Tenancy Support Services,
Phone: 1800 007 007
Free financial counselling across Australia. It aims to help vulnerable individuals and families across a range of income levels manage their money, overcome financial adversity, participate in their communities and plan for the medium to long term. The service provides referrals for face to face counselling.
Category: Financial Services
Phone: (08) 9349 7488
The service case manages around 15 people at a time, who have found themselves facing financial hardship. The service teaches life skills in budgeting and provides paralegal support to clients requiring this service. Advocacy is a key function of this service. The Financial Counsellor works closely with Family Support Services and the Family Accommodation Programme.
This service operates 5 days per week. Inquiries can be handled by ringing (08) 9349 7488 or by appointment it further assistance is required.
Categories: Family Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9279 4500
The Salvation Army – Morley provides support to individuals and families facing a crisis to help them meet their immediate needs. The Salvation Army – Morley offers emergency relief services to help relieve the stresses faced by families and individuals in crisis.
Once your immediate needs have been met, the service can also help with talking to utility providers about any outstanding bills, help connect with Centrelink about getting a job, talk to police, or recommend other support services.
The Salvation Army – Morley provide other services including:
Categories: Child and Youth Services, Family Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9450 6233
Provides community services to people in the Manning area and surrounds. Services provided include the SouthCare Op Shop, Aboriginal Community and Family Support, emergency relief and financial counselling. Contact the service on 9450 6233 for further assessment and follow up.
Op Shop: 54 Bickley Crescent, Manning
Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 6253 9500
Sussex Street Community Law Service offers a range of different services including:
For more information please make contact on 6253 9500 or visit http://www.sscls.asn.au/
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts, Legal Services, Tenancy Support Services,
Phone: (08) 9401 2699
The Spiers Centre Inc is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of individuals, families and the community in the northern suburbs. We do this by providing assistance through our emergency relief, financial counselling programs, through the provision of personal development programs and support groups and by engaging volunteers in a variety of our activities.
Our opening hours are between 9.00am and 4:00 pm each weekday, and we are situated at 2 Albatross Court Heathridge.
Categories: Family Services, Financial Services,
Phone: (08) 9220 1288
Phone: (08) 9335 8898
This service offers free and confidential financial counselling for West Australians. Based in the Perth Central Business District and Fremantle, it encompasses financial crisis support, budgeting and some assistance with bills.
Categories: Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9263 2199
Recently merging with Anglicare WA; WA No Interest Loans Scheme (WA NILS) provides loans that are either ‘no interest’ or ‘low interest’ as well as affordable car and home contents insurance, and a matched savings scheme. Eligible clients can access a WA NILS loan of between $200 and $1,500 which has no interest, no fees and no charges attached to it.
Clients with a Healthcare Card, Pension or Veteran’s Affairs Card can apply, with loans mostly being used for essential household items and services.
Categories: Family Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
Phone: (08) 9202 1688
Phone: 1800 199 006
Youth Legal Service provides free professional legal services to children and young people (under 25 years) residing in Western Australia. In addition to client services, Youth Legal Service plays an active role in raising awareness of the legal rights and responsibilities of children and young people. Youth Legal Service provides legal advice and casework in the following areas, subject to capacity:
Regional Callers number: 1800 199 006
Categories: Child and Youth Services, Financial Services, General Contacts,
