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The right help for your situation — free, and judgement-free.

Credit repair, debt consolidation, budgeting and getting mortgage-ready all need different specialists. Forge listens to your goal and matches you to the right one — including free financial counselling if that fits best.

1

Tell Forge your goal

What you are working towards and where you are at. Two minutes, totally private.

2

Get matched

Forge surfaces a licensed credit adviser — or a free accredited financial counsellor — that suits you.

3

Connect free

We introduce you. Ask questions, compare, and choose with zero pressure.

Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone, and free help exists. You can call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 for free, confidential support, and free financial counselling is available across Australia.
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Questions, answered.

Is it really free?+

Yes. Telling Forge your goal and getting matched costs nothing, and many of the options we match you to — like accredited financial counsellors — are free to use.

Is this financial or credit advice?+

No. We provide general information and match you to a licensed credit adviser or accredited financial counsellor who can help. We do not give personal financial or credit advice.

What if I am really struggling?+

Free help exists. You can call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 for free, confidential support, and Forge can match you to an accredited financial counsellor at no cost.

Ready to take control?

Two minutes with Forge, free and judgement-free.

creditadvice.com.au provides general information only and connects you with licensed credit advisers and accredited financial counsellors. It is not personal financial or credit advice. Free, confidential support is available from the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. For free help, call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007.