Financial Counselling

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Financial Counselling

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Vinnies financial counsellors are qualified professionals who offer independent financial advice and advocacy for people in financial difficulty.

Our counsellors work with clients to achieve positive financial outcomes, helping them to build their own capacity to avert financial crisis and reduce stress. They use tools such as money plans and a creditors list to work with clients to gain a clearer picture of their financial situation, then assist them to make their own choices about the best way to resolve their financial problems.

Putting people in touch with a financial counsellor quickly is the key to preventing a crisis escalating and Vinnies provides this service through face to face interview with clients. We have financial counsellors in four locations, the Perth CBD, Canning Vale, Rockingham, Mandurah and Bunbury/Busselton area.

National Debt Helpline

Vinnies operates the National Debt Helpline in Western Australia. Call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 when you’re in financial trouble.

Our qualified financial counsellors can assist with queries and information including:

Understanding your financial situation and taking control
Strategies and options for dealing with financial difficulties
Budgeting and practical steps to relieve financial stress
Understanding your rights and responsibilities
Negotiating with creditors
The debt recovery process and the court system in relation to debt collection
How the law can protect you in difficult financial times
Bankruptcy information
Referral to other specialised and appropriate services

Vinnies Financial Counselling

Call to make an appointment with a Vinnies Financial Counsellor at the following locations Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

Bunbury/Busselton Office

0447 456 647

U1-2, 30 Denning Road, Bunbury and 20 Peel Terrace, Busselton

Joondalup Office

0466 801 929

Unit 5/82 Reid Promenade, Joondalup

Mandurah Office

08 9581 3167

23 Davey Street, Mandurah

Perth CBD Office

08 9226 0173

Trinity Arcade, Level 2, Suite 39 72 St George Terrace, Perth

Rockingham Office

08 9528 4343

1/14 Livingstone Road, Rockingham

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