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Experts warn against resorting to buy now, pay later loans for essentials during lockdown

23/08/2021

Financial counsellor Peter Thompson has been fielding calls from families in lockdown on the edge of going broke.

"Basically there's a state of shell shock out there from people," he said.

Homelessness Services Hub: Working with the community to curb homelessness

09/08/2021

As the rental crisis in Cairns continues, vacancy rates have fallen below one per cent forcing families to stay in hotels, caravan parks and even tents.

Salvos' research finds 9 in 10 of Australia’s most vulnerable in housing stress.

20/07/2021

The Salvation Army research, as part of its annual Red Shield Appeal, was a result of a national survey of its clients who had reached out for assistance from the organisation.

NAIDOC Week 2021

05/07/2021

NAIDOCWeek celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. FCAQ recognises and celebrates their history, diversity, culture and deep connection to the land, waters and sea.

How I left my corporate career to study financial counselling

30/06/2021

Having worked as an accountant for various companies for a number of years, I was looking for another job when I across financial counselling – I didn’t even know it existed!

It takes a village

30/06/2021

When Pearl Turner, Financial Counsellor and Team Leader with Save the Children’s Financial Wellbeing program, asked ICAN to deliver Yarnin’ Money to Gulf communities: Doomadgee, Normanton and Mornington Island over the last two months, we reflected on how far we’ve travelled together with Pearl i

Out & About with Alex (Episode 5 - Dr Guy Jackson)

30/06/2021

Making Ends Meet report

18/06/2021

People who accessed our Emergency Relief services were invited to participate and share their views and experiences via an online survey.

State budget is a beacon of hope for Queenslanders living through the state’s housing crisis

18/06/2021

“This budget signals a new approach to housing and homelessness in Queensland,” said QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh.

Major industry voice joins the call for social housing

15/06/2021

Rebecca Andrews, Queensland Head of the Ai-Group, said there were many opportunities to build a strong and sustainable economy in the state post-COVID.

YFS is calling on the Queensland Government to address the state’s housing crisis

04/06/2021

The housing situation in Logan is becoming dire. We are seeing unprecedented low vacancy rates with both social and private rentals at or below 1% vacancy rate. There is Intense competition for available rental stock, with 30-50 families attending property viewings.