Financial First Aid exists to provide free financial counselling to people who have money troubles.

Financial First Aid is an initiative of Better Place Australia.

Better Place Australia was established in 1985 and successfully provides services for people in conflict and going through personal and financial difficulties.

As part of that, we created Financial First Aid to focus solely on providing free financial counselling to people with money troubles. You can access free financial counselling if you reside in one of the many funded areas of Melbourne and Geelong. To find out if you live in a funded area, click here.

Better Place Australia is also a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for mediation and family dispute resolution.

Apart from financial first aid, what else does Better Place Australia do?

  • Family Dispute Resolution and Mediation
  • Parenting plans and program for developing parenting skills
  • Property and financial matters mediation and settlement
  • Child Counselling
  • Counselling for individuals, couples and families
  • Financial Counselling and Capability
  • Family Mental Health Support Services
  • General advice and referrals for families and separating couples

We also deliver high quality consultancy and training services across Australia.

How do we solve problems?

Driven by our values of compassion, optimism and professionalism, we:

  • listen and respond to our clients’ unique situations
  • seek to develop positive relationships
  • put the needs and safety of children first
  • encourage individuals to direct their futures.

Where are we located?

  • There are 14 locations across Victoria. For locations, click here

How to navigate the Financial First Aid website