Care Financial Counselling | Consumer Law | Community Loans | Community Education

We are a community organisation that has been supporting the Canberra community since 1983. We provide free and confidential support relating to:

We believe in financial fairness for all.
Let us support you on your journey.

After 29 years with Care - and 16 years as our CEO - Carmel Franklin has retired.

Carmel has been at the heart of Care, guiding our organisation with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to the Canberra community.

We thank Carmel for her extraordinary service and wish her every joy as she begins her next chapter with her family.

Our Programs

Financial Counselling & Capability

Free, independent and confidential assistance to help you regain control of your financial situation.

Consumer Law

Free legal assistance in the areas of consumer law and financial abuse for people in the ACT.

Community Loans

0% interest loans for low to moderate income earners.

Community Education

Information and awareness on financial and consumer topics through workshops and training.