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Good Shepherd Microfinance: Good Money financial counselling program Through our partnership with Good Shepherd Microfinance, Housing Choices residents can access free, confidential, financial counselling in a respectful and non-judgmental environment.

Good Money Financial Counsellors can assist you if you are:

• Unable to pay debts

• Worried about eviction due to rental arrears

• Locked into a contract/rental agreement that you can’t pay

• Worried about repossessions of cars and other goods

• Worried about disconnection of gas, water, electricity and other services

• Worried about unpaid fines

• Worried about bankruptcy

• Looking to buy an essential household item, such as a fridge or washing machine

Call 1300 148 028 to book a phone or face-to-face appointment with a Good Money Financial Counsellor today. Alternatively, you can contact your Housing Officer on 1300 312 447 and they can make an arrange on your behalf that suits you.

We still have futures scholarships available for 2018! Don’t miss out!

E va was a successful scholarship applicant during semester 2 in 2017. Eva is a low income mother, studying a Cert III in Individual Support and was afraid that she might have to forfeit her place in the course due to the cost, when she applied for the scholarship. Housing Choices was able to support Eva with $500 towards her course fees and she has now successfully completed her studies. Eva is seeking a rewarding career in the disability sector where she can help others and has recently started her first job in the field! Congratulations Eva on you studies and your new role!

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