Helpful External Resources
At Complete Credit Solutions, we understand that facing financial challenges can be overwhelming. While we are here to support you every step of the way, we appreciate there are going to be things we can’t assist you with.
With that in mind we have constructed this support page to take some of the work out of researching the various Community and Government Services available, while not an extensive list, these are some of the organisations that can provide additional, specialised support for various aspects of life.
We encourage you to explore these resources and take advantage of the available support.
Remember, we are here to help you with your financial well-being and provide guidance during challenging times. Together, we can work towards a brighter future.
Financial Assistance
Moneysmart.gov.au
MoneySmart is an initiative by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC’s free MoneySmart website has tips and tools to help you manage your money and seek support.
Financial Rights Legal Centre
Mob Strong Debt Help Tackles credit, debt and insurance matters for our First Nations Peoples. Contact the Mob Strong Debt Help line on free call 1800 808 488 (Mon. to Fri. 9.30am – 4.30pm).
Services Australia
Services Australia (Centrelink) Centrelink offices provide a range of services on behalf of Australian Government departments. In addition to providing financial assistance, Centrelink provides support services for families, the elderly, the sick or injured, people with disabilities, young and adult job seekers, recent immigrants, carers, people undertaking or planning to undertake study or training, the self-employed, retired people and people planning retirement, the bereaved, people recently separated or divorced and people in crisis.
Welcome Page – National Debt Helpline (ndh.org.au)
If you live in Australia and need some extra support, there are community and government services that may be able to assist you. If you have suggestions or feedback on this directory, please share your thoughts with us here.
Financial counselling – Moneysmart.gov.au
MoneySmart is an initiative by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). ASIC’s free MoneySmart website has tips and tools to help you manage your money and seek support.
Crisis Situation
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 now for emergency services. Lifeline is for anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT). Someone will connect you with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.
Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention
Beyond Blue has information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Domestic and Family Violence
Home | 1800RESPECT
1800 RESPECT is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Another Closet
Another Closet provides information for people in LGBTIQ+ relationships who are, or may be, experiencing domestic and family violence.
NTV | Home
Men’s Referral Service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
QLife
MoneySmart is an initiative QLife is a telephone and online counselling service for LGBTI individuals impacted by domestic and family violence.
Older Australians
Home page | Better Place Australia
Better Place Australia supports older people in resolving conflict and preventing elder abuse. Better Place Australia also provides a range of mediation and counselling services for families, as well as financial counselling.
Home | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Offers a free service for anyone to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged-care services subsidised by the federal government.
National Seniors | Home – National Seniors Australia
National Seniors Australia connects Seniors to support services in their local area.
Multicultural
Australian Red Cross | Act for humanity
Australian Red Cross provides information about advocacy, relief and support services for vulnerable people in need and helps to connect migrants with essential support services.
RACS | Refugee Advice & Casework Service
Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) information and advice about refugee law and processes.
Mental Health
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention
Lifeline is for anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT). Someone will connect you with a crisis service in your state or territory.
Free help, referrals & counselling for men: MensLine Australia
Mensline Australia telephone counselling service available 24/7 for men with relationship or family concerns.
Talk or chat online to a counsellor – Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue 24 hour counselling for people seeking support for their mental health such as anxiety or depression.
Disability
National Disability Services (nds.org.au)
National Disability Services Australia’s peak industry body for non-government disability service organisations. Collectively, 1,000 NDS members operate several thousand services for Australians with all types of disability. Refer to their website for contact phone numbers in each state.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) a government scheme to ensure that people with a disability have the support they need.
Bereavement
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement – Grief Australia
Australian Centre for Grief counselling services for people experiencing loss and grief nationwide.
Addiction
Counselling Online – free drug and alcohol counselling in Australia
Counselling Online drug and alcohol related support and referrals to relevant state based counselling services.
Gambling Help Online – Free gambling support in Australia
Gambling Help counselling, information and support for individuals and partners, families affected by gambling.
Serious Illness
Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness.
Contact us | healthdirect
Health Direct speak with a registered nurse or locate a general practitioner.
Capacity Australia – Supporting Decision Making Capacity
Capacity Australia provides free education and information sessions on advocacy services for vulnerable people and those with disabilities, such as rights and responsibilities within the aged- and community-care sectors.
Support and Services | Cancer Council
Cancer Council Australia A confidential service for anyone looking for cancer information or support. The line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Home | Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia advocates for people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers. Provides support services, education and information.
Government and Legal Services
CLCs Australia – Community Legal Centres Australia
National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) independent community legal centres that provide free and accessible legal and related services to everyone. State-based NACLC links are available on their website.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) a government scheme to ensure that people with a disability have the support they need.
Services Australia
Department of Human Services information on Government initiatives and payments such as Centrelink, Medicare, Child Care, and Crisis Payments.
Home – Moneysmart.gov.au
ASIC MoneySmart providing you with tools to help you manage your money, plan, invest, or pay off debt.
Regulators, Legislation, Ombudsman and related codes
Consumers | ACCC
The ACCC promotes market competition for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the community and ensures compliance with Australian competition and consumer protection laws.
ACDBA – Home
ACDBA is an association for debt collection and buying companies, working to improve the collections environment through legislative and regulatory measures.
For consumers | ASIC
ASIC is an independent Government body responsible for regulating financial services, and consumer credit. Operating under the ASIC Act and the Corporations Act, ASIC’s role is to maintain and improve the financial system, promote informed participation, administer the law efficiently, handle information effectively, provide public access to company information, and enforce compliance with the law.
Privacy | OAIC
Are an independent agency who’s primary functions is are privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. Our responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.
National Credit Code | ASIC
ASIC administers the National Credit Code, a single national consumer credit regime under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, which applies to credit contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2010.
For consumers | AFCA
AFCA’s role is to assist consumers and small businesses to reach agreements with financial firms about how to resolve their complaints.
Credit Bureaus
Home – illion
Illion are one of Australia’s leading consumer credit bureaus providing unique data, software, analytics, and risk management solutions that play a crucial role in the region’s financial ecosystem.
Check Your Credit Report & History | My Credit File
Equifax is Australia’s leading and most comprehensive credit reporting company, providing consumers with their most complete credit report
Home | Experian Australia
Experian is a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world.