Support and advocacy for individuals experiencing financial difficulties
The Neighbourhood Hub provides information, support, advocacy and referrals to individuals and families who are experiencing financial difficulties due to circumstances such as unemployment, sickness, credit over-commitment, family breakdown and credit disputes.
The Program provides ongoing support, information and advocacy to individuals and families who are experiencing financial difficulties due to circumstances such as unemployment, sickness, credit over-commitment, family breakdown and credit disputes.
If you need to speak to a Financial Counsellor urgently, please contact the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm).
If you have received a legal notice, please contact Legal Aid QLD immediately for a telephone appointment on 1300 651 188 (Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm).
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Self help tools
What you need to know about buying and owning a car in Queensland, by The Neighbourhood Hub’s Financial Counsellor.
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As the COVID-19 situation develops, you may now be working from home and may incur expenses you can claim at tax time.
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It can be a learning curve for some people working from home for the first time, but thankfully there are some straight-forward tips and tricks to maximise your productivity.