This factsheet looks at financial counselling and other services for people in financial distress in New South Wales, Australia.
Financial counselling is a community-based service that can assist you if you get into financial trouble, whatever the reason. Financial counsellors offer free, independent, confidential and non-judgemental advice. They will explain your options and their consequences, including how debt recovery and bankruptcy works, and what other alternatives are available.
This resource is under review following recent changes in the law. It may not be current and accurate.