Financial Matters
Last updated: march 2021
To make contact with a legal centre specific to your location
For the latest information regarding recover assistance
https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/Pages/getting-help.aspx
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/how-access-our-services
Consumer Credit Law Centre
The Consumer Credit Law Centre of South Australia helps people to resolve problems with credit. This may be directly with a bank or another lender.
https://www.unitingcommunities.org/service/legal-services/consumer-credit
Managing debts
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/managing-debts/trouble-with-debt
Financial Counselling
Free, independent and confidential. Financial counsellors are non-judgmental, qualified and experienced professionals who can provide information, support and advocacy to people in financial difficulty. 83421800
National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007
The free hotline is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. When you call this number you will be automatically transferred to the phone service in your state (opening hours can differ in different states). Calls from mobile phones may incur a fee from the mobile phone carrier.
You can also visit the National Debt Helpline website for information and resources that can help if you're struggling with debt.
The Consumer Credit Law Centre of South Australia (CCLCSA) 82025960