The Salvation Army’s free Moneycare financial counselling service has professional counsellors who
provide personalised advice on how to get through your money problems and avoid trouble in the
future. The service is free and confidential.
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Financial Counselling via The Salvation Army
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Business Connect
Business connect offers independent business advice, business skills training, workshops and events on a range of topics to help NSW residents start, run, adapt or grow their small business. (Fees apply for follow up advisory services.)
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Support for women in business
The Service NSW Business Bureau offers personalised support for women business owners, helping them access the funding, education, networks, programs and services they need to succeed.
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Careers NSW
Careers NSW offers a range of free online and phone-based career support to give NSW residents access to a wide range of career guidance information, resources and support. They also offer individual appointments with people from the industry of interest to offer insider insights into their respective fields.
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School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI)
This government scheme allows eligible families with no internet at home a free National Broadband Network service. You can check your eligibility via their website.
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NSW Family Energy Rebate (Retail Customers)
The NSW Family Energy Rebate provides up to $180 per financial year to help households with dependent children pay their electricity bills. Eligible households will also receive a one-off National Energy Bill Relief Payment of up to $500 for the financial year.
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NSW Low Income Household Rebate (Retail Customers)
The NSW Low Income Household Rebate provides $285 per financial year to eligible concession cardholders to help pay electricity bills. You will also autonmatically receive a one-off National Energy Bill Relief Payment of up to $500 for the financial year.
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Fuel Check Online Tool
The FuelCheck online tool can help you find the cheapest fuel at NSW service stations near you. You can use FuelCheck online or via the app.
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Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) Vouchers
If you’re having difficulty paying your household energy bill due to a short-term financial crisis, you may qualify for Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) $50 vouchers. These vouchers, sent electronically to your energy retailer, can help cover your electricity or gas bill, and involve an eligibility assessment by a NSW government representative or an approved non-government EAPA provider.
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Fimer Foundations
Firmer Foundations is a free coaching program, with interpreters available, for all women who want better financial wellbeing. Financial capability coaching provides a non-judgmental, confidential space to explore your goals around money, and we draw on your strengths and value your choices.