Jobseekers in the Yarrabah Aboriginal community (40 min south of Cairns) can now access information sessions on consumer rights, personal finance management training and direct pathways to financial counselling, as part of a new… Read more »
As a consumer you have rights when you purchase things in Australia. Goods and services must meet certain standards and, in some cases, you may be entitled to a refund if these standards are… Read more »
Participants from across the country are getting ready to graduate through ICAN’s first national Indigenous Financial Counselling Mentorship Program! Earlier this month, students from Derby (WA), Alice Springs (NT), Port Augusta (SA), Western Sydney… Read more »
On behalf of financial counselling agencies and financial counsellors, Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) is calling on the Federal Government to end current funding uncertainty. On 30th June, the entire $20 million in Federal funding… Read more »
Australian fair trading agencies have launched a new publication to provide Indigenous Australians with information on consumer rights. The new ´Be Smart – Buy Smart´ booklet provides helpful tips and information for Indigenous consumers… Read more »
Last month, Ray Kent retired from his position as financial counsellor at the ICAN Money Management office located at Palm Island Aboriginal community in North Queensland, after a 22-year working career in Indigenous affairs. … Read more »
A cost-benefit analysis of financial counselling services funded by the Wyatt Trust in South Australia, has found that every $1 invested provides a $5 return. The research “Paying it Forward” was undertaken by the Australian… Read more »
The Traditional Credit Union opened a new branch in Tennant Creek on 17th March 2014-03-14. It comes as the organisation celebrates 20 years in business. In what started as a request by Traditional Owners… Read more »