National Debt Helpline (formerly the Financial Counselling Hotline) 1800 007 007
The free helpline is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Live chat is available on the website from 9:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday. There is also an online search facility to locate a financial counsellor at the South Australian Financial Counsellors Association website.
Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) (formerly ITSA)
Contact hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 8 pm (AEST and AEDT).
Telephone: 1300 364 745
GAMBLING COUNSELLING SERVICES
Telephone: 1800 934 196
Free 24/7 service
Telephone: 1800 858 858
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
Financial counsellors can help you organise your finances, design a personal budget, negotiate with your creditors, explain debt recovery procedures, bankruptcy and other alternatives.
Their services are free.
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
Anglicare SA, Christies Beach
DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
Clients of the Department for Child Protection may be able to receive financial counselling services from the Department for Child Protection. For office locations and contact details visit the Department for Child Protection website.
OTHER TIPS AND TOOLS ON AFFORDABLE LIVING
Money Smart - Commonwealth Government website offering practical information about a range of issues
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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