Jacaranda is currently funded by the Department of Social Services and the Department of Communities.
The Department of Communities provided funds for Aboriginal Financial Counselling Outreach Service (AFCOS) program. The program covers the Perth Southeast metro.
For the Southwest corridor, the Department of Social Services provided funds for the Financial Counselling and Capability Hub.
Jacaranda financial counsellors are available in the following areas.
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Belmont |
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Monday-Thursday: 9am-4:30pm
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Friday: 9am-2pm
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Langford |
Tuesday |
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Only available to people with Aboriginal background
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Booking is through Langford Aboriginal Association (08) 9451 1424
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Armadale |
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Cannington (Department of Housing) |
Fortnightly on Wednesday |
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Booking is through Housing Cannington (08) 6414 3111
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Fremantle
(Department of Housing) |
Fortnightly on Wednesday |
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Booking is through Housing Fremantle (08) 6414 3222
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Fremantle (St Patrick's Community Support Centre) |
Monday and Thursday |
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Combination of walk-in appointments (morning) and bookings in the afternoon
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Booking is through St Patrick's Community Support Centre (08) 6372 4800
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In order to qualify for this program you must:
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Have a centre link card
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Be from the area where the centre is location (people with Aboriginal background may attend any centre)
Jacaranda Financial Counsellors also attends a number of women’s refuge centres across Perth metropolitan area. Funding for this program is from the Financial Counselling Foundation and the Department of Justice WA Criminal Property Confiscation Grants Program
For appointment and referral please contact our office.
