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Welcome to Care!

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

credit and debt matters
budgeting tools and strategies
legal advice on Australian consumer and credit law
0% interest community loans

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

Get in touch

Our programs

Financial counselling

Information and support relating to credit and debt matters including specialist assistance for people impacted by gambling harm or domestic and family violence.

1800 007 007

admin@carefcs.org

Consumer Law

Free legal advice and representation on credit, debt, telecommunication, insurance, bankruptcy and consumer protection and fair-trading matters.

02 6143 0044

clc.admin@carefcs.org

Community education

Workshops on budgeting, managing credit and debt, understanding consumer rights and responsibilities. Training for frontline workers is also available.

02 6257 1788

education@carefcs.org

Community loans

0% interest loans to purchase essential household goods and services and a specialist program for people who have experienced and left domestic violence.

02 6257 1788

microfinance.admin@carefcs.org

Rent Relief

Are you renting privately in the ACT?

Have you been struggling with the rising cost of living?

Care is administering the ACT Government's Rent Relief Scheme.

Click here for more info

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We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.