Financial Information Services

A free service run by Services Australia that can inform and educate you about financial matters.

Hunter Region No Interest Loans Scheme (HRNILS)

NILS loans can be used to buy essential household items such as Fridges Freezers Washing machines Heaters Computers Furniture Car registration and insurance Green slips

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority provides consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.

Samaritans financial counsellors

As well as supporting and educating the client in various forms, a financial counsellor can provide the following for their clients: A full assessment of their financial situation, including regular …

Christians against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Australia is a charity that is releasing Australians from debt and poverty through professional debt counselling, practical services and financial education.

Services Australia - Crisis and special help

Offers a range of support for individuals facing financial hardship or crises.

Samaritans Emergency Relief

Each month Samaritans provides more than 1,000 families with emergency assistance and relief throughout the Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions

Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project

Financial counselling, information & referral to legal advice where appropriate This service cover the whole of the Hunter Valley.

Lake Macquarie Financial & Gambling Counselling Services

Financial counselling is a free community service provided by financial counsellors working in non-profit organisations that assist consumers who are experiencing financial problems.

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (Commonwealth)

- 1300 362 072