At South East Community Links, we understand the rising cost of living is affecting individuals and families across our region. That’s why we created the Bring Your Bills series of events, a community-centred initiative connecting people with the expert help they need to navigate complex financial challenges.
Since its launch, Bring Your Bills has brought together people from all walks of life and empowered them to take control of their financial wellbeing. Importantly, we offer interpreters to support community members feel more comfortable communicating in their own language.
What Is Bring Your Bills?
Developed in collaboration with organisations across financial, legal, utility and government sectors, the program provides practical, in-person support on issues like:
- Unpaid bills and debt
- Fines and credit cards
- Mortgages and personal loans
- Centrelink and government services
- Housing and tenancy rights
- Consumer rights and legal issues
Participants receive free, confidential advice from experienced financial counsellors, lawyers, tenancy workers, and community service representatives often all in the same room. Interpreters are available to ensure every conversation is clear and culturally safe.
Bring Your Bills events have supported more than 3,400 people, addressed over $11 million in community debt, and helped many people access support for the first time.
Our work shows that when services meet people where they are physically, culturally and emotionally, a significant difference can be made to their lives.
Upcoming Bring Your Bills Day events
Future event details will be published here when available.
GET IN TOUCH
Our central intake service operates Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
03 9549 5288
✉️ fcs@secl.org.au
For telephone advice call:
National Debt helpline
1800 007 007
To find financial counsellors in other areas visit the Money Smart website.