The number of people seeking advice from financial counselling help lines has soared as COVID-19 lockdowns and severe restrictions take a heavy toll in the nations two most populous states.
Thousands of New South Wales and Victorian residents and small business owners have sought assistance from the National Debt Helpline and Small Business Debt Helpline as they struggle to make ends meet.
Fiona Guthrie, chief executive of Financial Counselling Australia, says the lockdowns are seeing more people ask for helpCredit:Louie Douvis
Both the national not-for-profit help lines are co-ordinated by Financial Counselling Australia (FCA), the peak body for financial counsellors.
People are really struggling during these lockdowns, says FCAs …
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