On the eve of Homelessness Week, WAs largest collective of financial counsellors reports client rates of homelessness doubling in the last 5 years. 4% of the Financial Wellbeing Collective’s financial counselling clients are experiencing homelessness, while a further 8% are at imminent risk of homelessness, with both rates doubling since 2019. Mostly affected are women….
This week our Bunbury office celebrated its 5th anniversary. Taking calls from all over Western Australia, our Bunbury superstars work in our Hardship Utility Grant Scheme Service Centre. They help the WA community stay connected to essential utility services and assess applications for utility grants. Together with our Armadale team, they supported over 13,000 Western…
A one-of-its-kind program that improves the financial outlook and wellbeing of its Western Australian participants has been recognised nationally when it took out the 2024 Advancing Equity Shared Value Award in May. Delivered by the Financial Wellbeing Collective, in partnership with Keystart, the financial coaching program demonstrated it achieves equitable outcomes and meaningful social impact…
With the cost of living burden far-reaching across society, Financial Counsellors are assisting new and emerging clientele experiencing financial strain, including higher income households. Price increases to essential commodities including housing, groceries, petrol and utilities has fueled a cost of living crisis that has made the role of a Financial Counsellor imperative. Serving those in…
At a time when cost of living pressures are hitting hard, an industry leading collaborative network of not for profit organisations, government and corporates are working together to help build financial resilience and wellbeing in the Western Australian community. The Financial Wellbeing Collective is powered by 12 partner organisations all united in its mission to…