Discussion papers
The following files are of subjects under review or discussion at Afccra:
Homes at Risk
Research conducted by Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) Creditors and their agents using bankruptcy to collect small debts putting home ownership at risk. November 2007
The Credit Crisis we did not have to have
Keynote Address National No Interest Loan Scheme Forum Adelaide – 19 May 2008 David Tennant
Comparing Australian and International Systems to Address Consumer Financial Stress (full report)
Comparing Australian and International approaches to financial counselling service modelsLiterature Review September 2008, Charles Livingstone, Erica Kotnik and Sharon King
Partnerships with Industry and conflict of interest
David Tennant and Jan Pentland
Industry Funding and Conflict of Interest
Fiona Guthrie
2008 AFCCRA ConferencePanel
Panel discussion about Partnerships with industry and conflicts of interest
Tony Devlin | Financial Counsellor, Salvation Army Money Care NSW, Bronny Kernaha | Financial Counsellor, Kilmany Uniting Care, Sale Victoria, David Tennant | Principal Solicitor, Consumer Law Centre of the ACT
Submission: CHC02 Review
AFCCRA submission to review of Diploma Community Services October 2006
Partnerships with industry and conflicts of interest
AFCCRA has embarked on a national discussion with the financial counselling sector of potential conflict of interest for financial counselling in sponsorship and partnerships with industry.
The Three Wise Men didn’t use Credit Cards. Christmas wasn’t invented by shops. It wasn’t invented by manufacturers and advertising companies.
Diploma in Financial CounsellingThe Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) is part of the Community Services Training Package (CSTP). From July 2006 to July 2008, the CSTP will undergo its 5 year review. AFCCRA will make a substantial submission to the review in regard to the Financial Counselling diploma. An AFCCRA working group which includes representatives from all states and territories has been established to assist AFCCRA in this process.
Review of the Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
AFCCRA conference June 2006
Initial information on funding options for the Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) June 2006
Article from the second National phone link-up exploring the development and delivery of the Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) around Australia.
October 2003
AFCCRA represents consumer bankrupts on the Attorney General's Bankruptcy Reform Consultative Forum
Telecommunications
AFCCRA has representatives on the Telstra Consumer Consultative Council, the Optus Consumer Liaison Forum and the Consumers' Telecommunications Network.
Telstra's Access for Everyone programs, including information on the Hardship Policy