Financial Support
The National Debt Hotline
If you are experiencing financial hardship, contact The National Debt Helpline.
The National Debt Helpline provides free access to financial counsellors. Financial counsellors are qualified professionals who offer practical advice to help people who have debts and are struggling to pay their living expenses.
To speak to a financial counsellor, call 1800 007 007 or visit https://ndh.org.au/
Small Business Financial Counselling
Small businesses in Victoria can currently access free specialist small business financial counselling. Specialist small business financial counsellors help people to understand business debts and the implications of personal guarantees, as well as connect business owners with supports and grants that may be available. They can also give advice about other business matters, such as insurance claims.
Small businesses in Victoria can contact the Small Business Debt Helpline (a national service), or the Victorian Government’s Partners in Wellbeing – Small Business Support for free, confidential and independent advice.
- Small Business Debt Helpline – Call 1800 413 828 or visit sbdh.org.au for online chat, 9:30am – 4:30pm weekdays
- Partners in Wellbeing – Call 1300 375 330 or for online chat visit partnersinwellbeing.org.au/small-business-support, 9am – 10pm weekdays and 9am – 5pm weekends
