``You can also find them through some neighbourhood centres, community legal centres, church groups and charitable organisations.''
Community financial counsellors provide free help for people with debt difficulties. They operate throughout New South Wales and provide confidential advice on financial matters.
Trained counsellors can provide options for changing and improving people's financial situation. They can explain what government assistance is available and negotiate, advocate or mediate, on behalf of people in trouble, with credit providers and government agencies.
Financial counsellors can also assist with information on debt recovery, bankruptcy and other para-legal matters, as well as ensure appropriate referral to other sources of assistance, for example Legal Aid, personal counselling and government services.
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