Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania

Our Mission

  • Championing the financial counselling profession across Tasmania

  • Increasing public awareness and understanding of financial counselling services

  • Providing ongoing professional development and training for financial counsellors

  • Collaborating with Financial Counselling Australia to strengthen our impact

About the Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania

FCAT supports our members in achieving the best outcomes for financially vulnerable individuals and to advocate for the financial counselling sector to uphold best practices through casework, advocacy, and social reform.

We do this by:

  • We Advocate for a fairer financial system, improving access to counselling services, and enhancing hardship processes by working closely with government and industry groups. We also collaborate with Financial Counselling Australia and other state bodies to address sector challenges.

  • Campaign for ongoing funding and the expansion of financial counselling services to ensure free, accessible support for those in need.

  • Sourcing up-to-date resources and professional development opportunities to help our members meet requirements and maintain necessary industry.

Our Role

As the peak body for financial counselling in Tasmania, FCAT advocates for the sector’s interests and represents financial counsellors in state-level policy discussions. We aim to ensure fair treatment of individuals facing financial difficulties while working to improve the financial landscape.

Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania’s Priorities

  • Sustainable Funding

    Secure ongoing, reliable funding for the sector and FCAT.

  • Member Support

    Provide ongoing support and development for our members.

  • Collaboration

    Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government and industry.

  • Advocacy

    Represent vulnerable people facing financial hardship.

Advocacy and Policy

Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania is committed to advocating for policy changes that benefit those experiencing financial distress. This includes writing submissions, participating in consultations, and influencing government decisions affecting financial counsellors and their clients.

Advocacy and Policy

Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania is committed to advocating for policy changes that benefit those experiencing financial distress. This includes writing submissions, participating in consultations, and influencing government decisions affecting financial counsellors and their clients.

Biennial Conference

FCAT holds a conference every two years, bringing together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the financial counselling sector. The conference offers valuable training, networking, and development opportunities for financial counsellors, while also providing a platform to discuss emerging trends and challenges in financial counselling. It features expert speakers and fosters collaboration to improve the support available to those experiencing financial hardship.

 Meet the Financial Counsellors Association Tasmania Committee

Learn more about our passionate team who are championing the financial counselling profession in Tasmania.

How Financial Counsellor’s Association Tasmania Can Help

Learn more about our services and how to access help from Financial Counsellors in Tasmania.