Become A Financial Counsellor
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Become A Financial Counsellor
Financial Counsellors assist people in financial difficulty.
Financial Counsellors provide information, support and advocacy to help people deal with immediate financial problems and minimise the risk of future problems.
Financial Counsellors work in community organisations, and their services are
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, INDEPENDENT AND NON-CONFLICTED.
Financial Counsellors do not accept fees or commissions and are not financial planners, financial advisers, accountants, debt agreement or debt management firms or companies that advertise budgeting services.
HOW DO I BECOME A FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR?
To become a Financial Counsellor you will need to complete the:
(a) Diploma qualification or be studying the Diploma; and
(b) Relevant work experience or work placement as a Financial Counsellor
HOW DO I BECOME A FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR?
To become a Financial Counsellor you will need to complete the:
(a) Diploma qualification or be studying the Diploma; and
(b) Relevant work experience or work placement as a Financial Counsellor
HOW DO I APPLY TO JOIN FCAN?
People wishing to join FCAN need to meet the requirements and ongoing obligations of becoming a member of FCAN and a professional Financial Counsellor or you can join as an Affiliate member or Credit Advocate member.
Members are obliged to uphold the Code of Ethical Practice, FCAN Constitution, Supervision Policy and National Standards and new members must agree to these also.
Complete the FCAN membership application form, provide a copy of your resume and qualifications.
Lodge your application and documents with FCAN and your application is usually approved at the monthly Board Meeting.
To view the Membership Categories and Application/Renewal Form:
HOW DO I APPLY TO JOIN FCAN?
People wishing to join FCAN need to meet the requirements and ongoing obligations of becoming a member of FCAN and a professional Financial Counsellor or you can join as an Affiliate member or Credit Advocate member.
Members are obliged to uphold the Code of Ethical Practice, FCAN Constitution, Supervision Policy and National Standards and new members must agree to these also.
Complete the FCAN membership application form, provide a copy of your resume and qualifications.
Lodge your application and documents with FCAN and your application is usually approved at the monthly Board Meeting.
To view the Membership Categories and Application/Renewal Form:
Positions Vacant
We advertise Financial Counselling Jobs and Positions Vacant in our weekly member E-Newsletter.
Financial Counselling services are always on the lookout for experienced Financial Counsellors and for people who are interested in volunteering while studying to become a Financial Counsellor.