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Services Australia - Crisis and special help

Offers a range of support for individuals facing financial hardship or crises.

Mentor Support Network

Mentor Support Network (MSN) is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that assists young students experiencing significant socio-economic difficulties or family challenges.

Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project

Financial counselling, information & referral to legal advice where appropriate This service cover the whole of the Hunter Valley.

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (Commonwealth)

- 1300 362 072

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority provides consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.

Samaritans Emergency Relief

Each month Samaritans provides more than 1,000 families with emergency assistance and relief throughout the Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions

Samaritans financial counsellors

As well as supporting and educating the client in various forms, a financial counsellor can provide the following for their clients: A full assessment of their financial situation, including regular …

Christians against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Australia is a charity that is releasing Australians from debt and poverty through professional debt counselling, practical services and financial education.

Financial Information Services

A free service run by Services Australia that can inform and educate you about financial matters.

Hunter Region No Interest Loans Scheme (HRNILS)

NILS loans can be used to buy essential household items such as Fridges Freezers Washing machines Heaters Computers Furniture Car registration and insurance Green slips