Financial

Managing your NDIS plan can be overwhelming, but with ACE Care and Community Services, it doesn’t have to be. Our Plan Management service is designed to help you maximize the benefits of your NDIS funding without the stress. We handle all the administrative tasks, including paying providers, keeping track of your budget, and ensuring that your plan is used efficiently. Our team of experienced plan managers is here to offer guidance, answer your questions, and provide you with the support you need to make informed decisions about your care. We understand that everyone’s needs are different, so we take a personalized approach to ensure your plan works for you. With ACE Care and Community Services, you’ll have the freedom to focus on what matters most – living your life to the fullest.

Our Financial Counsellors provide free, confidential, non-judgmental assistance for individuals and families to sort out money worries, explore options and plan for the future. We also run short courses and help you build your money management skills.

Gambling problems can creep up on us, causing embarrassment and distress. Your personal and family assets can be at risk and relationships can get damaged. We will help you get the support you need and to reduce the impact of problems associated with gambling.

Available in Katherine, Darwin, Palmerston and surrounding communities.

The East Arnhem Money Support Hub provides free and confidential financial assistance to people in Nhulunbuy and surrounding communities.

Our staff provide free, culturally informed financial counselling, advocacy, financial literacy and education to individuals, families and groups. We work closely with community leaders and partner organisations.

Services are offered on location, through scheduled visits, telephone support and videoconferencing to Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala, Gunyangara, Birrtjimi, Galiwin’ku, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Gapuwiyak, Alyangula, Angurugu, Umbakumba, Milyakburra, Numbulwar and key homelands.

We help people develop budgets, learn to stretch money between paydays and save. We raise awareness about consumer traps and advocate for improved services from financial institutions for remote Aboriginal communities and townships.

Funded by the Department of Social Services.

StepUP Loans enables people on a low income to obtain a low interest loan of between $800 and $3000. To qualify for a loan,you must hold a Centrelink Healthcare card or Pension card or be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and have lived at your current address for at least 3 months. Loan applications can be made for personal,domestic or household purposes but cannot be used for rental bond or consolidation of existing loans.a

The National Debt Helpline in the Northern Territory is provided by Anglicare NT. People calling the Helpline will speak with a Financial Counsellor who will provide free professional assistance regarding money worries or any financial concerns.

The National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 is a Territory wide service and operates 8.30 am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

*Please note calls from mobiles may incur charges.

For more information, please visit NDH website ndh.org.au/

No Interest Loan for Vehicles provides individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit. Loans are available for up to $5,000 for the purchase of a vehicle for transport. Repayments are set up at an affordable amount over 48 months.

To be eligible for No Interest Loan for Vehicles, you must have a Health Care or Pension card or earn less than $57,000 a year after tax ($75,000 for a couple).

Contact NILS4Vehicles@anglicare-nt.org.au or phone 08 8946 4800.

Funded through Good Shepherd Microfinance

NILS provides people on low incomes with safe, fair and affordable credit. Loans can be used for things like fridges, washing machines, car repairs or medical expenses.

Loans can be between $300 – $2,000 and repayments are set at an affordable rate over a 12-24 month period. To be eligible you must have a Health Care or Pension card, or earn less than $57,000 a year after tax ($75,000 for joint applicants or people with children).

For more information, please visit the NILS website.

Available in Alice Springs, Katherine, Darwin and Palmerston regions

Funded through Good Shepherd Microfinance and Territory Families, Housing & Communities  

If you are experiencing financial difficulty as a result of problem gambling, our counsellors can help you to:

• build a workable budget
• manage debts
• protect your assets
• voluntarily exclude yourself from venues
• organise support to help control your gambling

Funded by the Department of Social Services

Our qualified counsellors work with families, couples and individuals to explore solutions to personal and relationship problems and other challenges. Our approach is person-centred, therapeutic and strengths based.

Tailored sessions can be arranged for children and young people following the principles of Child Focused Practice.

Service Fees

We use a sliding scale to set fees for our Counselling, Family Dispute Resolution, For the Kids and Parenting Programs. Let us know if you are experiencing financial difficulties or are on a low income. No-one is excluded. Fees will be negotiated at your first appointment.

Tax Help is a network of Australian Tax Office (ATO) trained and accredited people who help eligible people earning less than $60,000 with simple tax affairs to complete and lodge their tax returns free of charge.

Tax Help is available from mid-July through until the end of October each year. Make sure you book an appointment as we get busy!

More information is available through the ATO Tax Help Program website.

Available in Katherine, Darwin, Palmerston and surrounding communities.

Bawinanga is a progressive Aboriginal corporation based in Maningrida. We represent and assist the 4000 Aboriginal people of the 32 homelands surrounding Maningrida in West Arnhem Land.

Our work is carried out in the context of people’s traditional lands, cultural practices and languages. Our services include:

• Housing, Homeland and Construction
• Bawinanga Rangers
• Maningrida Arts and Culture
• Bábbarra Women’s Centre
• Djómi Museum
• Maningrida Wildfoods
• Maningrida Nursery
• Maningrida Mud Bricks
• Barlmarrk Supermarket
• Mechanical workshops
• The Community Development Program (CDP)
• Wild Foods Cafe
• Community Patrol
• Money Management
• Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS)
• Civil Works Program