Accredited financial counselling is free and confidential. If money is tight or you are feeling overwhelmed, this is often a great place to start — you can also call the National Debt Helpline any time. — free, and judgement-free.
Financial counsellors are qualified professionals who offer free, confidential and independent help to people in financial difficulty. Their support is not a sales pitch — it is genuine, judgement-free guidance.
creditadvice.com.au is not a lender and does not give personal financial or credit advice. Instead, we listen to your situation and match you — free and judgement-free — to a licensed credit adviser (who holds an Australian Credit Licence) or an accredited financial counsellor who can help. If free financial counselling is the right fit, we will say so.
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Yes. We match you, free and judgement-free, to a licensed credit adviser or accredited financial counsellor who can help. We provide general information only, not personal financial or credit advice.
Getting matched is always free. Many of the options we match you to — such as accredited financial counsellors — are completely free to use, and the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 offers free, confidential support.
No. Talking to Forge and getting matched has no impact on your credit report. Any formal steps later are entirely your choice, taken with the adviser you choose.
Two minutes with Forge and you'll be matched to the right help. Free, confidential, no judgement.