Counselling - Financial Counselling
| Telephone | 1300 786 696 |
| Fax | N/A |
| Contact | Financial Counselling West (FincWest) |
| Location | Melton Health, 195-209 Barries Rd, Melton West, 3337 Caroline Springs Community Health Centre, 228-232 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs, 3023 |
| Service Description | The Financial Counsellor provides professional counselling, information and advocacy in the areas of debt control/management as well as the provision of information regarding options available to financial counselling clients. The main target group for this service is people on low incomes. People who present with financial difficulties are assessed and assisted on the basis of need. The Financial Counsellor also offers group education sessions and consultancy to other agencies and organisations. |
| Eligibility | Residents of the City of Melton and City of Brimbank. Residents of the Shire of Moorabool enquiring about financial counselling should contact Child and Family Services Financial Counselling on 5367 9900. |
| Access hours | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. All enquiries and requests for appointment through the Intake Line 1300 786 696. Limited After Hours Appointments available at Melton and Caroline Springs. |
| Referral process | Self-referral or from General Practitioner and other professionals/organisations. |
| Cost to client | Nil |
