Who are we?
Northern Rivers Financial Counselling Service has an office at Casino and provides outreach to Ballina, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Evans Head, Wardell, Pottsville, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Coraki.
We provide a free and confidential service giving information and advice on personal debt issues
We can act as an advocate on your behalf
We are funded by a combination of Commonwealth and NSW State Government grants
We receive no funds from credit providers or debt collection agencies
We do not charge for our services and advice.
What do we do?
We give advice to people struggling with personal debt through face-to-face appointments and telephone advice.
We can advocate for people with severe financial issues
We give advice on dealing with debt collection agencies
We provide community education on financial counselling, personal debt and credit and debt issues
We have a website to help you find information.
How can we help?
If you have personal debt problems we can provide free and confidential advice about:
Your financial situation and your options
Your rights regarding debt and debt collection
The impact of bankruptcy on you
Credit laws and practices
How to talk with the people that claim you owe them money.