Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) is the peak body and professional association for financial counsellors in Victoria.

FCVic provides resources, training and support to financial counsellors and their agencies assisting vulnerable Victorians experiencing financial difficulty. Meeting regularly with government (both state and federal), banks, utilities, debt collection agencies, Ombudsman schemes and others, FCVic has built strong relationships with its stakeholders and is often able to resolve issues, reach consensus on hardship provisions and communicate outcomes effectively with the sector.

FCVic has a membership base of over 400 financial counsellors and organisation members, all of which are focused on different areas of consumer protection and financial counselling practice. Members of FCVic are very active in supporting each other through participation in regional, statewide and case specific working groups.

The systemic advocacy, policy and project work of FCVic has contributed to an increase in the number of financial counsellors in Victoria and has resulted in the development of numerous resources to assist consumers and caseworkers to deal with financial hardship, and to advocate strongly for those who need it most.

As the peak body representing financial counsellors, we are not only advocates for the continued funding and expansion of the sector to meet community need, we are also the primary support and development body focused on professionalizing and resourcing the sector.

FCVic is a strong, adaptive organisation that is valued by members, government and other stakeholders.