Bring your Bills

A Community-First Approach to Financial Support

Next Bring Your Bills Day:
29 September – Craigieburn

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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.

2026 Bring Your Bills Day events

Our next Bring Your Bills day will be held in Craigieburn!
 
Date: 10.30am – 3.00pm, Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Venue: Hume Global Learning Centre – 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn VIC 3064
 
No appointments needed. Just show up!
 
On the day, you can:
  • Speak directly with banks and utility providers
  • Get guidance from legal and tenancy experts
  • Sit down with financial counsellors
  • Connect with ombudsman and complaint services
  • Access multilingual interpreters to support you in your language
Please note: No payments will be made toward bills on the day, but we’re here to support you with next steps, options and confidence.
 
Let us know you’re coming: byb.org.au

 
These events are supported by the Victorian Government. 

View Bring Your Bills website