Unregulated gambling (aka scambling) has been identified as an issue by a number of financial counsellors who have come across questionable Osko transactions that are to unrelated people for certain amounts such as the following – “OSKO TFR TO SIONGTCLOTHING PTY LTD Online transfer” or “OSKO DIRECT CREDIT OSKO Mr Kak Keat Wong payment.” The amounts are usually round figures e.g. $24.00 or $30.00. Individuals who partic...

In 2024 Original Power, the First Nations not-for-profit, launched a national study, supported by Energy Consumers Australia, examining the experiences of energy insecurity for customers who access energy services through pre-payment arrangements.  To ensure the research is First Nations-led and robust, the work is supported by research partners at Western Sydney University and First Nations’ research partner org...

The South Australian and Northern Territory Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA) is seeking expressions of interest for plenary or breakout presentations at the SAFCA Conference, to be held in Adelaide on 11 and 12 November 2025. We welcome submissions from anyone with an interest in financial counselling and consumer issues, including financial counsellors, researchers, industry, regulators, community workers, policy makers, students, and oth...

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is conducting a survey that forms part of The IVY Study. The study aims to build understanding of the extent to which young people’s use of intimate partner violence can be understood as distinct from adult-perpetrated violence. It will also explore how services and agencies across Australia are currently responding to this cohort. AIFS invite all professionals who: deliver services to young people who use or have used or experi...

Do you want to help your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients improve their financial wellbeing? If you are employed by a community organisation you may be eligible to attend free MoneyBusiness Coach Training. Developed specifically to upskill frontline community service professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients the training is scheduled for locations in NT and SA in coming months. See below for dates and attached for the flyer (download...