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10 top tips to ease back-to-school costs: a guide for parents and carers
16 December 2024
The back-to-school season can be challenging, but there are ways to ease the financial burden. With the new school year just around the corner, costs can add up alarmingly fast. From uniforms and books to stationery supplies, budgeting for school ex...
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Empathy, empowerment and expertise: the heart of the Moneycare mission
16 December 2024
Kristen Hartnett says caring for people is at the heart of the Moneycare mission. It’s easy to understand the life-changing impact of...
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Avoiding financial crisis: why seeking help early can make all the difference
12 December 2024
Financial counsellor Kevin advises not to leave it too late to reach out for Moneycare support. ‘Seek help early when financial trou...
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Are you financially prepared for a natural disaster?
11 December 2024
After volunteering in disaster recovery, Cassie from Moneycare realised the importance of reviewing her own insurance and disaster planning....
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Bills, baby and breakthroughs. How free financial counselling changed our lives
11 December 2024
When Bee took maternity leave, she and her husband felt secure in their finances, avoiding impulse buys, sticking to a budget, and investing...
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Navigating financial storms: the vital role of financial counselling
11 December 2024
Lucy, a Moneycare financial counsellor, has unique insights into people's relationship with money from her experiences in developing countri...
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Ten top tips from the Salvos to spread joy this Christmas
13 September 2024
Positive, priceless ways to spread a gift of joy this Christmas Did you know our modern-day Santa Claus grew from the story of a...
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Zara's Christmas story: finding fulfilment in giving a gift of joy to others
13 September 2024
When 17-year-old Zara announced her plan to volunteer at a Salvation Army Christmas lunch last year, many were surprised by her choice. It&#...
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Finding joy in dark times: Maya's Christmas story
12 September 2024
When Maya* and her extended family had everything stolen – even the food they had bought for Christmas – days before Christmas...
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