No Interest Loans help Hilary stay on track

A few years ago, owning a brand-new washing machine and fridge seemed unachievable for 46 year-old Hilary Seith. But that all changed when she discovered No Interest Loans through her local provider, Uniting Communities.

Creating a Community of Practice in Australia

Since 2016, members of Australia’s Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) Program in Australia have been working together to address issues of financial inclusion and wellbeing in their respective spheres of influence. One of the key benefits of the program is the opportunity for members to join together in quarterly “Communities of Practice” meetings. These mini-conferences, hosted by our member organisations, bring together organisations from across the country, and from across multiple sectors to discuss key topics in financial inclusion and share lessons.

FIAP Geelong Pioneers working together to reduce financial stress in workplaces

A group of eight Geelong organisations is developing the first regional Financial Inclusion plan (FIAP).

Increasing Financial Inclusiveness with Financial Capability Workshops

Increasing financial inclusiveness with a series of financial capability workshops through Victoria.

Financial Wellbeing in the United States and Canada

Dr Vinita Godinho is our General Manager of Advisory, leading the program design, advisory and FIAP teams. She is currently based at the Center for Financial Inclusion in Washington DC on a Fulbright Scholarship. While at the Center she will work with their researchers and partners to explore behaviourally-informed financial solutions for those on low incomes, in particular how to motivate families to save more and borrow less.

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