ICAN recently received funding from Telstra to identify any instances of product misselling across several Indigenous communities in North Queensland, from the Cape to Palm Island. The funding comes on the back of the… Read more »
The #SaveSorryBusiness coalition is busy preparing for a National Day of Action to be held on the 28th of March. The coalition wants to highlight the harm caused by ACBF/Youpla, by raising the voices of those who… Read more »
2023 is already shaping up to be another big year for the national ICAN Thrive financial literacy program. Last year the Thrive team delivered training to organisations including the Queensland Police Service, Department of… Read more »
As the cost-of-living crisis sends some people to financial counselling for the first time, other people previously managing their debt are now considering bankruptcy. As the crisis escalates, so does the demand for financial… Read more »
As we come to the end of 2022, Consumer Advocacy groups across Australia are celebrating the passing through the Federal Parliament of long overdue reforms that will protect consumers from falling into payday loans… Read more »
With the annual monsoon on track to arrive early this year, it’s time to get your 2022 emergency plan into place. Although the last couple of wet seasons in North Queensland have been AWOL,… Read more »
The Save Sorry Business Coalition has welcomed the Federal Government’s initial $7.2 million Budget allocation for the Youpla Funeral Benefits Program. This interim scheme will help a small percentage of First Nations families affected… Read more »
Need to know Indigenous residents from remote communities in Far North Queensland are being sold dodgy cars from dealerships in Cairns The systems for redress when sold a lemon car are difficult to navigate… Read more »