Item 600 - Financial counselling services for veterans - pilot
Australia Department of Defence funds a pilot to develop and assess financial counselling services for veterans and their families, focusing on tailored advice and innovative support models.
Funder: Australia Department of Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: AUD $1,890,000 total for pilot period (previous award); future funding anticipated to be similar in scale
Summary: Supports delivery of free financial counselling services to current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families.
Description
This grant, administered by the Australia Department of Defence, supports a pilot program to provide free, expert financial counselling services to current and former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. The initiative aims to deliver tailored financial advice, counselling, education on budgeting, credit, and debt management, as well as advocacy and referrals to other community or government services. The program seeks to ensure that veterans and their families have access to critical financial guidance during and after their service.
