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I'm drowning in debt and need free advice

Free financial counselling & debt help

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Financial Counselling Victoria - Find a Counsellor

All of Victoria

The Victorian peak body for financial counsellors, with a public find-a-counsellor tool linking you to your nearest free face-to-face financial counsellor. For immediate help, call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm). Financial c…

469 La Trobe Street, Melbourne - state-wide referral service and peak body for Victorian financial counsellors

National Debt Helpline

Australia-wide

A free, confidential, and independent phone and live chat service where qualified financial counsellors help you deal with debts, negotiate with creditors, and understand your options. They never lend money and never sell anything.

1800 007 007

Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm

No public street address - national phone and online service, live chat Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, available to all Victorians

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