Connecting you to free financial advice

If you’re struggling with financial worries, Community Networks can connect you with a friendly financial adviser from Presbyterian Support Otago’s Family Works service or Central Otago Budgeting Services to help you put together a plan with confidential, non-judgemental guidance and support.

Family Works Financial Mentor Nicole Huddleston covers the Wanaka area and can help you better understand budgeting, debt, financial products, loans and other money topics, reduce any ongoing cycles of debt and work out a financial plan that is right for you.

She explains that understanding your whole situation is key to successful financial planning. By “throwing all the pieces out on the table like a jigsaw puzzle” she can make an assessment and help you put the pieces together.

Budget advisers from Central Otago Budgeting Services cover Wanaka and Cromwell. They can meet you at the Wanaka Community Hub or your home and help you establish a financial safety net to stay on track, pay off debt and reach your future goals faster. COBS can also offer student support including budgeting workshops and help with student loans or setting up bank accounts. 

If you need immediate help with day-to-day needs like food, medical bills or counselling costs, the Community Food Bank, Community Support Fund and WellSouth GP vouchers are also there to help.

Whatever puzzle you’re trying to solve, call 443 7799, stop in at the Community Hub on McDougall Street or visit communitynetworks.co.nz to see what help is available.  

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