19/12/2020
2020 has been another big year for ICAN and ICAN Learn! Our Annual Report video looks at our achievements this year and how we transformed our services during COVID to maintain our vision of... Read more »
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04/12/2020
This report provides an update on key competition and consumer developments and trends in private health insurance between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020.
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03/12/2020
YFS has been backing vulnerable people in the Logan community to overcome adversity and to thrive for more than 35 years. Nowadays, we extend that reach to the Scenic Rim and Redlands as well.
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03/12/2020
No one will forget the stories of banks giving unaffordable loans to pensioners with little care for their vulnerability, or aggressively increasing the credit card limits of people struggling with gambling addiction. These stories were just the tip of an iceberg.
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03/12/2020
Although Australia is experiencing one of the most severe financial disasters in our country’s history, there is hope for those who reach out, with over three-quarters (79%) of those who came to Moneycare reporting positive mental health after receiving assistance.
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27/11/2020
With uncertainty around how long restrictions will last, knowing what financial decisions to make can be a lifeline for those feeling stressed.
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27/11/2020
The Bill introduces some of the 76 long-awaited reforms to strengthen Australian’s consumers rights recommended by the Banking Royal Commission.
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25/11/2020
Speaking with one voice, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy organisations, charities, community, legal and family violence organisations, unions and financial counsellors have condemned the government’s plans to axe safe lending laws.
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21/11/2020
A new information guide titled Stolen Wages: a guide for community workers supporting recipients of stolen wages is now available to help claimants of the Stolen Wages Settlement Scheme – and Community Service Providers... Read more »
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21/11/2020
Welcome to the ICAN family, Amanda! How does it feel to start your journey to becoming a financial counsellor? It’s fantastic! Financial Counsellors are an essential service, especially during this pandemic, and an important... Read more »
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21/11/2020
ICAN’s long-standing partnership with CBA has facilitated the education of approximately 45 Indigenous Australians to become financial counsellors over the last 6 years. Many of these graduates are now in leadership and formative positions... Read more »
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19/11/2020
It's time to put the elimination of violence against women firmly on the agenda in your community by organising a White Ribbon event - a march, meal, webinar, meeting or more - and invite people to join you in ongoing action.
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