Monthly Archives: August 2024

From Loss to Recovery: Josie’s Battle with Financial Scams

Background Josie* is a married mother of two young children from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Currently unemployed, Josie lives in a mortgaged property with her family and also owns an investment property that was mortgage-free until she fell victim to a scam. Josie was befriended online by a scammer who convinced her…

From Trauma to Triumph: Amina’s Journey to Independence and Stability

Overview Amina fled Afghanistan during one of the country’s worst humanitarian disasters. She reunited with her husband and his family in Australia, but the sudden disruption brought immense challenges. The services provided to Amina struggled to address the numerous traumatic issues and essential settlement needs, which were made worse by language barriers and low self-esteem….