Narrogin Financial Counselling Service

08/06/2026

💙 Money Stress can feel overwhelming – but small steps can make a big difference. 💙

If money worries are keeping you awake at night, causing stress at home, or making it difficult to keep on top of bills, you're not alone.

Here are some simple ways to help reduce money stress:
✅ Track your daily expenses
✅ Use a budget planner
✅ Build a small savings buffer
✅ Limit impulse spending
✅ Talk about your worries with someone you trust
✅ Prioritise your wellbeing and self-care

🌱 Remember, you don't have to face financial challenges on your own.

📢 Access FREE financial counselling and support.
📞 Contact our office on (08) 9881 1363 to book an appointment.

29/05/2026

💡🏠 Rising utility costs are affecting many households across our community💡🏠.

This helpful post from Salvos Moneycare shares useful tips, support options and reminders for anyone needing a little extra help 🤝💰

If you’re finding bills difficult to manage, financial counselling support is available right here in Narrogin. Contact the NFCS office on 98811363.

🏠☎️Utilities💡🚿
Did you know?

👍You can ask for a payment plan when you're in arrears
👍You can Bpay your utilities as you go
👍In Australia air conditioners and heaters account for around 40% of total home energy use
👍If you're having trouble with your supplier there's the Ombudsman service
👍The optimum temperature to set your heating to is 18-20 degrees celcius
👍A financial counsellor can help you if you're struggling

Call Moneycare on 1800 722 363 to see if you can make an appointment with a financial counsellor in your area. Or go to salvationarmy.org.au/moneycare to start a live chat with a financial counsellor online.

29/05/2026

📢 Please Note 📢

Narrogin Financial Counselling Service will be closed on Monday 1/06/26 for the WA Day public holiday.

Our normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 2/06/26 from 9:30am – 4:00pm.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend! 😊

28/05/2026

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with our Landline (98811363). Please contact the office on 0429941342 for the foreseeable future while we address this.

Kind regards, the NFCS team.

25/05/2026

🫱🏿‍🫲🏻𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🫱🏿‍🫲🏻
📅27 May - 3 June

This year's theme "𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧", is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation - not just during this week, but every day.

At Narrogin Financial Counselling Services, we recognise the importance of building respectful relationships, listening deeply, and working together towards equity and inclusion for First Nations peoples and communities.

This National Reconciliation week, we encourage everyone to reflect on how we can each be "𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧" for reconciliation in our workplaces, communities and everyday lives.
🖤💛❤️

21/05/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 "𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸" 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀?.
Many people stay with the same insurance providers for years without reviewing whether they're still getting the best value🔍.

A quick review of your policies could help you:
✔️Reduce premiums
✔️Avoid paying for unnecessary extras
✔️Make sure your cover still suits your needs
✔️Compare providers and policy features

Click the Moneysmart link below for a comprehensive guide on the types of insurances available and what to look for when comparing policies👇🏻

https://moneysmart.gov.au/insurance

Find out more about different types of insurance and how to choose a policy that's right for you.

15/05/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞❓, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬❓
Watch the video below from Services Australia for more information.

14/05/2026

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞💡.
if rising grocery and fuel costs are putting pressure on your budget, click the link below from Moneysmart for practical ways to cut costs without missing out on essentials.
From meal planning to smarter fuel habits, there are simple steps that can make a difference⛽🛒.

Read more here: MoneySmart - Ways to save money on food and fuel https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting/ways-to-save-on-food-and-fuel

Food and fuel are two big regular costs for most households. Moneysmart offers tips to save on groceries and tips to save on petrol.

07/05/2026

Retirement planning doesn't have to be confusing. The key is understanding where you're at today, what your options look like, and the small steps that can help you move forward with confidence.

That's why it's great to see ASIC Moneysmart Retirement Planner tools now available to help Australians explore what retirement could look like for them - for free.

The new tools on ASICS's Moneysmart website can help you:
✔️𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
✔️𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
✔️𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

A clearer retirement starts with better information🎯

30/04/2026

🫱🏿‍🫲🏻Join The Shire of Narrogin at their 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 as community members come together to celebrate, reflect and connect as one🫱🏿‍🫲🏻

With this year's theme, "𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧", we're reminded that reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. We are stronger when we move forward together🤍. Click the original post for more details.

📅 Wednesday 27th May
🕣 8:30am – 10:30am
📍 John Higgins Community Centre

Join us for a special Reconciliation Breakfast as we come together to celebrate, reflect, and connect in the spirit of reconciliation 🤝✨

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast, followed by the NITV National Reconciliation Livestream, as we officially launch Reconciliation Week 2026 – All In.

There will be something for everyone on the day, including:
🎨 Reconciliation art activities
🖼️ All in community artwork
🎁 Giveaways & raffles
☕ A welcoming space to connect and share

📅 Wednesday 27th May
🕣 8:30am – 10:30am
📍 John Higgins Community Centre

Bring your family, friends, and community spirit for a meaningful morning of food, learning, and connection.

All are welcome – we hope to see you there!