This year’s Conference will highlight the valuable role of campaigns within the Financial Counselling sector.

A range of presenters will offer their experiences in campaigning for social change and in advocating for vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers. Did their initiatives work, are we there yet? What campaigning is needed for the future?

The Conference will celebrate some of the many achievements of the Financial Counselling sector, as well as discuss the numerous issues facing consumers today.

PROGRAM

<Click here> for the Annual Conference 2010 Program

<Click here> to access the report Will they be heard? The report was co-authored by Alison Vivian, Senior Researcher with Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning. Alison will be presenting on the Tuesday of the Conference.

REGISTRATION

<Click here> for the Registration Form.  

Registration forms and payment must be sent to the FCRC by COB Friday 20th August.

If an invoice is required prior to payment please contact the FCRC Office.

Cancellations will only be accepted up to Tuesday 31st August, after which time no refunds will be issued.

ACCOMMODATION

If you wish to stay at the Conference venue then please <click here> for the Silverwater Resort Accommodation Booking Form. All forms must be returned directly to Silverwater Resort.

Please <click here> for more information about Silverwater Resort.

For alternative accommodation options please <click here>

AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the Virginia Noonan Award and the Jan Pentland Memorial Award. Both awards will be presented at this year’s Annual General Meeting.  

Virginia Noonan Award

Applications are now invited for the very first presentation of this award. This is to be awarded annually from this year (2010) and is named after one of our esteemed Life Members.

Many current Financial Counsellors owe much of their knowledge in the field to the training run by Virginia back in the early 90’s long before any tertiary courses existed. She is indeed a pioneer in our profession.

The Board has decided to give this award the monetary value of $1000.

Please <click here> for further information about the Virginia Noonan Award.

Please <click here> for the nomination form for the Virginia Noonan Award.

Jan Pentland Memorial Award

This is to be awarded annually from 2010 and is named after one of our esteemed Life Members.

Jan worked tirelessly for many years to promote the cause of Financial Counselling both here in Victoria and nationally as well through the formation of AFCCRA. Her information sharing was a highlight in the Devil’s Advocate for many years.

David Morawetz has donated $1000 to be awarded to the winner.

Please <click here> for further information about the Jan Pentland Memorial Award.

Please <click here> for the nomination form for the Jan Pentland Memorial Award.

Nominators are to complete the relevant form provided above. All applications must be submitted to the FCRC Office by COB Friday 30^th July.

For further enquiries, please contact Anushka at anushkad@fcrc.org.au or 9663 2000.