The Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) has welcomed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) timely review of the motor vehicle finance industry. The review aims to address systemic issues affecting consumers in regional,… Read more »
“Super funds excel at collecting our money, but miserably fail us when we need it most,” say advocates demanding immediate reform. A scathing report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released this… Read more »
Building a sustainable First Nations workforce in urban, regional, and remote communities is a key focus for ICAN over the next three years. In an exciting new project, ICAN will work with four community… Read more »
Carmilla Dennis is a proud Torres Strait Island woman born and raised in Cairns. Carmilla recently joined ICAN as a “Grow Officer” – a professional development position designed to develop and foster future First… Read more »
By Carmen Daniels [Did you know that ICAN co-founder Carmen Daniels is Cree Métis (First Nations) from Canada? Many years ago, she wrote a story about her grandfather Stan Daniels, who was a consumer… Read more »
Above: Ollera Creek Bridge, north of Townsville, fell into floodwater leaving communities throughout Far North Queensland without fresh produce for up to three weeks in Coles and Woolies supermarkets. North Queensland has just experienced… Read more »
The Yarnin’ Energy team have picked up where they left off in 2024, continuing a social media campaign to promote their mentor services and the $1000 Energy Credit competition. The first cab off the… Read more »
The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring vulnerable Australians experiencing financial stress and hardship have the support they need to manage their finances. No Australian should be held back because they are struggling. To assist,… Read more »