Jerry Buckland is not only a Professor of Economics and International Development at Mennonite University in Canada, but he’s also a great friend of ICAN. Jerry recently bid farewell to the Canadian winter and… Read more »
Achieving Financial Goals through Matched Savings ICAN is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative Thrive Matched Savings program, a pioneering initiative designed to empower individuals on their journey towards financial independence. As… Read more »
Aimee Williams, ICAN Thrive Money Mentor We know that life throws us many curveballs, but if we were to create a well-thought-out plan, we could turn those curveballs and scary expenses into smaller and… Read more »
As flood waters recede throughout Tropical North Queensland, thousands of people have been left to mop up the pieces. Financial counsellors and capability workers play a major role in supporting people to get back… Read more »
In the magical land where recycling meets refunds, and pocket money teaches lifelong lessons, parents have discovered a treasure trove of opportunities to impart financial wisdom while saving the planet. Enter the dynamic trio:… Read more »
Elise recently joined ICAN as a member of the Thrive team and has just commenced her Diploma of Financial Counselling studies thanks to the Commbank/ICAN Learn Indigenous Scholarship Program. Elise is on a mission… Read more »
ICAN Financial Counsellors Unaisi Buli and Zack Wildy visited Thursday Island this month to talk with people in the community who had purchased goods from Telstra. Their visit was a result of remediation funding… Read more »
Anne-Maree Barron, ICAN Financial Counsellor A recent review by ASIC found that some individuals in high-fee transaction accounts, including First Nations people, are paying up to $3000 in overdraw fees over a year, despite… Read more »