Feeling stressed by the cost of living and high energy prices? Come and meet several services in one spot to get advice about how to manage your bills, debt and legal issues. We'll be in Coffs Harbour, South Grafton and Macksville, on Gumbaynggirr Land, in April.
Bring any bills you're concerned or confused about and our friendly teams can walk you through them and suggest payment plans and solutions. Other organisations will also be on hand to offer support and guidance.
Services participating:
- Service NSW (EAPA support and registration)
- Revenue NSW (fines)
- Services Australia (Medicare and Centrelink)
- Essential Energy
- Origin Energy
- Carers NSW Carer Gateway (carer support)
- Northern Rivers Community Gateway (financial counselling, No Interest Loans NILs)
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North Coast Settlement Services (Coffs Harbour only - community services and housing)
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City of Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour only)
- Legal Aid NSW (Coffs Harbour and South Grafton - legal advice)
- Northern Rivers Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (South Grafton only - Aboriginal tenants advice service)
- Mid North Coast Legal Centre (Coffs Harbour and Macksville - legal advice)
- Fair Trading (Coffs Harbour and Macksville)
- EACH (Aged care support)
More organisations will be added once confirmed, stay tuned.
How we can help:
- review and explain your bill
- check your rebate entitlements
- talk to your retailers about outstanding issues
- resolve complaints
- help set up payment plans
- provide information on bill comparisons and how to save energy in your home and reduce your bills.
What to bring:
- current electricity and gas bills
- past bills and letters from providers
- concession cards.
Details:
Macksville: Tuesday 9 April, 11am-4pm
Macksville Senior Citizens Centre, 39 Princess St, Macksville
Coffs Harbour: Wednesday 10 April, 10am-5pm
Cavanbah Centre, 191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour
South Grafton: Thursday 11 April, 11am-3pm
New School of Arts Neighbourhood House, corner Spring and New Streets, South Grafton
Refreshments provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
