Financial Case Worker Budgeting Advice

Are you or your family experiencing a crisis or facing financial hardship?

If you are in an emergency financial situation and need assistance to access essential services, we can help.

We can assist with planning your budget and assist you in working through your financial difficulties.

Talk to our Financial Case Worker who can assist you or refer you to other services that are available to help you improve your financial situation.

Budgeting advice

We aim to provide assistance that builds the capacity of our communities and to respond to the needs of people of all ages within them.

This is a free and confidential service, providing outreach to Cooktown, Wujal Wujal & Laura.

We can assist with a variety of issues including:

  • Developing a workable budget
  • Building a plan to pay for essentials such as food, rent and utilities
  • Understanding bills and accounts
  • Saving money
  • Accessing phone company hardship programs
  • Accessing government concessions
  • Accessing financial services
  • Referrals for more complex financial issues and financial counselling
  • Housing applications
  • Emergency & crisis relief
  • Community Education

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

No Interest Loans are for the purchase of essential goods and services such as vehicle repairs, educational essentials, medical or dental expenses, household items and essentials

You are eligible if:

  • You have a Health Care Card / Pension Card or earn less than $45,000 a year after tax ($60,000 for couples or people with dependants).
  • You have lived at your current or previous address for at least 3 months.
  • You can show that you have the capacity to repay the loan.

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Please note our office is closed today for Professional Development. For all emergencies, please call 000. ... See MoreSee Less

Please note our office is closed today for Professional Development. For all emergencies, please call 000.

Would you know what to do if an emergency affected your home or family? 🌧️🔥

Join us for a FREE My Emergency Plan Workshop at the Ayton Tin Shed and create a practical emergency plan tailored to you and your household.

During the workshop, we’ll help you:

✅ Understand the risks in your local area
✅ Identify any personal or additional support needs
✅ Create a clear plan to help keep you and your household safe

Upcoming workshops run from 10am–12pm on:

📅 Wednesday 29 July
📅 Wednesday 5 August
📅 Tuesday 11 August
📅 Wednesday 12 August

Lunch is provided, but bookings are essential.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
📞 Call 4082 1400
📧 Email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Emergencies can happen quickly. Taking a couple of hours now to prepare could make all the difference when it matters most. Please share this post with your Ayton family and friends! 💚
... See MoreSee Less

Would you know what to do if an emergency affected your home or family? 🌧️🔥

Join us for a FREE My Emergency Plan Workshop at the Ayton Tin Shed and create a practical emergency plan tailored to you and your household.

During the workshop, we’ll help you:

✅ Understand the risks in your local area
✅ Identify any personal or additional support needs
✅ Create a clear plan to help keep you and your household safe

Upcoming workshops run from 10am–12pm on:

📅 Wednesday 29 July
📅 Wednesday 5 August
📅 Tuesday 11 August
📅 Wednesday 12 August

Lunch is provided, but bookings are essential.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
📞 Call 4082 1400
📧 Email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Emergencies can happen quickly. Taking a couple of hours now to prepare could make all the difference when it matters most. Please share this post with your Ayton family and friends! 💚

Please note our office will be closed this Friday, 31st July, for Professional Development. For emergencies, please call 000. ... See MoreSee Less

Please note our office will be closed this Friday, 31st July, for Professional Development. For emergencies, please call 000.
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