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Become a member or supporter of FCAN
Financial Counsellors assist people in financial difficulty. They 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. Financial Counsellors are not financial planners or financial advisers, or work for debt agreement or debt management firms or companies that offer budget services.

HOW DO I APPLY TO JOIN FCAN?

People wishing to join FCAN as a financial counsellor need to complete the Diploma of Financial Counselling and meet the ongoing obligations of being a member of FCAN.

If you work in the sector you may be eligible to join as an Affiliate member or Credit Advocate member.

All 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.

To apply - complete a Member Application Form, provide all requested documentation and pay the prescribed fee. Lodge your application and requested documents with us and your application is usually approved at the next monthly Board Meeting.

HOW TO SUPPORT FCAN

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If you wish to support the work of FCAN you can sponsor our annual conference, volunteer specialist professional services or support our operations in kind. 

Jo Parker

Executive Officer, Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW Inc