South East Community Links is proud to partner with ICAN in an exciting new initiative aimed at building a strong, skilled, and sustainable First Nations financial counselling workforce across Australia. Over the next three years, ICAN will work with four community services organisations including Winun Ngari (Derby, WA), HKTC (Darwin, NT), Anglicare NT (servicing regional…
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Mar
Need help or advice with your bills, fines, or financial issues? We’re here to help. In response to the ongoing cost of living crisis, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing back our Bring Your Bills event in Springvale! This free event connects you with financial experts, legal advisors, and service providers who can offer…
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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…
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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….
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Background The Nurturing Healthy Masculinity program at Lyndale Secondary College focuses on fostering healthy relationships and challenging harmful gender stereotypes among young men. The program commenced in term four, 2023, and continued in 2024. To build on the successes and relationships formed in the previous term, the program aimed to improve emotional literacy, promote healthy…
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Jul
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Background Rachel*, a 49-year-old woman, found herself in a difficult financial situation following an injury that left her unable to work in early childhood development. She worked on a casual basis and was not entitled to sick leave or annual leave. The increasing cost of living was having a devastating impact on Rachel, who often…
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Background Lena*, an Afghan immigrant who experienced family violence and financial abuse, experienced huge challenges when her ex-partner wrongly used her small daycare business income to get two car loans from a car finance company. The loans were taken out in Lena’s name without showing she could afford them. Some of her gold jewelry had…
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Background Ruby*, a 36-year-old mother of four, has endured a long history of family violence and financial hardship, all while managing the health challenges of her youngest child. Originating from the Republic of Congo in 2006 into an arranged marriage with a man 14 years older than her, Ruby’s life in Australia started with hope…
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Background Vincent*, a 56-year-old, faced life-changing challenges after an accident which required him to leave his job as a Alcohol and Other Drugs counsellor. He was injured in a fire, sustaining 3rd degree burn injuries to 48% of his body, leaving him with a fused mouth and an inability to walk or move. With no…
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Background During 2023-24, South East Community Links (SECL) collaborated with WHISE (Women’s Health in the South East) to empower girls and women from the Burmese and Rohingya communities. This initiative aimed to educate them about their sexual and reproductive health rights, addressing a critical gap to help prevent violence against women. The Burmese women were…