Renting privately in the ACT and struggling financially? Care is administering the ACT Government's Rent Relief Program - click for more info
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Publications, Reports & Plans
A selection of Care's publications is available via the links. New materials are added regularly. Development of this part of Care's website has been made possible by a donation from Canberra Consumers Inc (CC). Having been established in the early 1960s CC wound up its operations as a not-for-profit, volunteer consumer body in mid-2005. Care recognises the important role that CC played in the development of consumer issues in the ACT and nationally over its 40 year life span.
Fact Sheets
Financial Hardship and
Covid 19 - Factsheet
The ever-changing environment of the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lives of people across Australia. If you are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, support is available to help you.
This factsheet provides information about the legal protections that exist for someone experiencing financial hardship under the National Credit Law, as well as useful information and guidance on the resources available to help you respond to any financial concerns.
Defined Benefits
Information Service
People injured in a motor vehicle accident in the ACT are entitled to apply for benefits under the ACT’s new Motor Accident Injuries Scheme (MAIS) to help them recover - no
matter who was at fault in the accident.
This factsheet provides information about the Defined Benefits Information Scheme.
E-Newsletters
Our range of e-newsletters cover topics including Covid-19 relevant support services, gambling counselling and support, financial abuse support and much more.
Educational resources
Care’s community education program provides a range of activities in the local community. We also produce educational resources which provide information on budgeting, dealing with debt and other financial issues.
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan outlines Care’s vision, values and goals. It also includes our key priorities for the coming three year period. The Strategic Plan for 2018-23 is available as a PDF here.
Annual reports
Care’s annual report provides information on the activities undertaken during the year and highlights major achievements for the organisation. The annual report also includes a copy of the Audited Financial Report.
