The Financial and Consumer Rights Council Inc (FCRC) is the peak body for Financial Counsellors, Consumer Rights Workers, and other advocates of vulnerable consumers in Victoria.
The FCRC actively supports Financial Counsellors by promoting the needs of those experiencing financial hardship.The FCRC works with government (both state and federal), the banking, utilities, debt collection and other industries, and with many other sectors and organisations that impact upon those that do it tougher than most.
Financial Counsellors in Victoria are highly skilled paralegal professionals who provide assistance, advocacy, and information to those who are experiencing financial difficulty or who have problems with debt.
Financial Counsellors offer their services free of charge to their clients and provide advocacy impartially.Financial Counsellors are usually employed by community agencies or other not-for-profit enterprises.
Following calls from the Financial and Consumer Rights Council (FCRC) for increased funding to assist bushfire victims, Consumer Affairs Minister the Hon. Tony Robinson MP today announced a boost of $1M. This measure will provide additional Financial Counsellors to bushfire affected areas. ... more >
Following calls from the Financial and Consumer Rights Council (FCRC) for better Financial Counselling resources, Minister for Gaming and Minister for Consumer Affairs the Hon. Tony Robinson MP today announced a funding boost of $2.9M for more Financial Counsellors. ... more >
