Money on the mind

Practical strategies to alleviate worry and nurture financial wellbeing

Feeling financial stress? You are not alone. Discover a range of practical strategies and supports to help take care of your finances and put your mind at ease.


Money on the mind - Recording

Expert Speaker: 

  • Rita Muraguri, Financial Counsellor, Gambling Help Financial Counselling, Relationships Australia (SA) 

Moderator: 

  • Dr Sadhbh Joyce Senior Psychologist, Co-Founder of Mindarma, Meditation Teacher, Nature-based Therapy Practitioner, External Fellow, Black Dog Institute/UNSW Medicine, MAPS(NSW) 

  

Resources 

National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007 (9.30am – 4.30pm) or Live Chat at their website (9am – 8pm) 

Financial Counselling Australia 

Free Financial Assistance Salvos: Phone/Online Chat 

Mob Strong Debt Helpline: 1800 808 488 (9:30am to 4:30pm)
↳ Free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Good Shepherd: No Interest Loan Schemes 

Small Business Debt Helpline: 1800 413 828 (9am – 5.30pm) 

1800RESPECT: Provides free counselling plus a support toolkit (via Text/Chat/Phone 24/7) 

Leaving Violence Program: 18002LEAVE (1800 253 283)
↳ Features a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to help cover essentials like housing, school fees, and other costs associated with starting over. Available to eligible individuals, including those on temporary visas. 

Services Australia: NILS/Crisis Payments 

Ask Izzy: Directory for housing, food, money help, and more 

Moneysmart: Budget planner, savings goals calculator, income tax calculator 

  

Mental Health Resources 

Beyond Blue: Provides free 24/7 brief and confidential counselling via phone call or Webchat | 📞: 1300 22 4636 

Black Dog Institute: The Black Dog Institute provides a range of online resources and support programs regarding mental health. 

Lifeline: Lifeline provides free anonymous 24/7 generalist counselling that does not discriminate. If you are experiencing a personal crisis, Lifeline can help. |  📞: 13 11 14 

Relationships Australia: Relationship support and counselling services for individuals, families and communities. | 📞: 1300 364 277 

  

  

Questions? Contact us at info@mindarma.com 

  

  

The views expressed in this webinar are solely that of the panellists and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mindarma or the Black Dog Institute.