Glen Eira Municipality has four financial counselling services which can give you free assistance in a range of financial management issues, including legal information, no-interest loans and gambler's help. Learn more about these services.
Financial counselling services
CIS Glen Eira
CIS Glen Eira No-Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) is a community-based program that provides interest-free loans for people or families on low incomes to buy essential items.
Address: 1134 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly
Phone: 9571 7644
Email: communityinfo@cige.org.au
Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Peninsula Community Legal Centre gives free legal information and help with finance-related legal issues such as fines, unpaid accounts and bankruptcy.
Address: 82 Brady Road, Bentleigh East
Phone: 9783 3600 or 1800 064 784
Jewish Care
Jewish Care provides free and confidential financial counselling and interest-free loans. If you're on a low income, their Saver Plus partnership can help you save for your children's education and develop your financial management skills.
Address: 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Phone: 8517 5777
Email: info@jewishcare.org.au
Gamblers Help Southern
If you or someone close to you has financial problems related to gambling, Gamblers Help Southern are here to support you. Their financial counselling service focuses on improving your financial situation and supporting behaviour change.
Address: 2A Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East
Phone: 9575 5353
