Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.

Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial helpline 1800 007 007.

Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.

Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.

Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.

Provides financial advice and assistance with debt agreements, bankruptcy. Services Northern Tasmania. will provide some brief phone advice free of charge. Will charge a fee for assistance with bankruptcy, debt agreements or personal insolvency agreements based on income and the amount of debt.

An independent Government agency who provide information to consumers on debt and bankruptcy.
Operates Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 8pm.

ASX is one of the world’s leading financial market exchanges, offering a full suite of services, including listings, trading, clearing and settlement, across a comprehensive range of asset classes.
As the first major financial market open every day, ASX is a world leader in raising capital, consistently ranking among the top five exchanges globally.
With a total market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, ASX is home to some of the world’s leading resource, finance and technology companies. Our $47 trillion interest rate derivatives market is the largest in Asia and among the biggest in the world.

ASX is one of the world’s leading financial market exchanges, offering a full suite of services, including listings, trading, clearing and settlement, across a comprehensive range of asset classes.
As the first major financial market open every day, ASX is a world leader in raising capital, consistently ranking among the top five exchanges globally.
With a total market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, ASX is home to some of the world’s leading resource, finance and technology companies. Our $47 trillion interest rate derivatives market is the largest in Asia and among the biggest in the world.

Australia wide organisation which provides general information to all people considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy consultants will provide advice on individual options and the best solution to the individual’s financial problems. Will charge a fee depending on level of income, size of debt and what type of assistance is given.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.

Emergency payments, advances on allowances & pensions for people who have been recipients for at least 3 mths. One off crisis payments equivalent to 2 weeks benefits for women who have fled home due to domestic violence. Paid immediately on the day or within 2 days if paid into an account. Callers should ask for one of the social workers.

Responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provides access to social, health and other payments and services.

Telephone advice service provided by Hobart Community Legal Service for consumers covering problems related to debt, bankruptcy, credit cards, sales, mortgages, credit reporting, loans, credit contracts. Callers will be advised of their rights and options.
In appropriate circumstances callers will be referred to community groups. Callers are asked to leave a message on answering machine and an advocate will return their call as soon as possible.

CPA Australia is a self-regulatory professional association for accountants. It has a formal process which allows complaints about its members to be heard, evaluated and, where appropriate, disciplinary action to be taken. Will attempt to resolve any differences between clients and members. Unable to compensate for loss. Before CPA Australia will recevieve a written complaint, clients will need to attempt to resolve the complaint with the member first.

The Credit Ombudsman Service provides consumers and financial service providers with an accessible, independant and fair dispute resolution service. Free service to consumers.

Provides free of charge, independant dispute resolution services to members of participating credit unions. Assists credit unions and their members resolve disputes that have not been resolved through the credit union’s internal dispute resolution.
Address complaints to: Credit Union Dispute Manager, CUDRC, GPO Box 3, Melbourne, VIC, 3001

The Customer Owned Banking Association is owned by its 95 member institutions: 77 credit unions, 6 building societies, 11 mutual banks and 1 other; and represents 13 friendly societies though the Friendly Societies of Australia and a number of affiliate members.
COBA provides representation and advocacy for its members to:
- federal and state governments;
- regulators, such as APRA and ASIC;
- the media;
- industry and consumer groups; and
- the general public and other stakeholders.

Debt Collecting

FCA is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia. Whilst FCA’s role is to support financial counsellors, it will advocate on behalf of clients of financial counsellors for a fairer marketplace that will prevent financial problems in the first place.
By ringing this number you can speak to a financial counsellor, this number will automatically switch through to the service in the State or Territory closest to you.
Opening hours are : 9.30am – 4.30pm.

The FPA is the peak professional body for Australia’s financial planners. It aims to raise the professional standards of financial planning in Australia, with the aim of protecting consumers from unethical practices and safeguarding their best interests.

Gamblers Online is provided by Turning Point in Victoria and is funded by an agreement between the Australian Government and all state and territory governments.
Gambling help online provides: 24/7 availability of chat and email counselling and support services, availability of professional counsellors with expertise in problem gambling and online services, integration with state based 24/7 telephone services and face to face counselling, provision of extensive website content, self help information and weblinks for additional support.

State Govt, $28.00 heating allowance paid twice yearly to assist eligible aged, disability, sole parent, carer, service and widow pensioners with heating costs.