FCAWA is the governing body for financial counselling in WA and is recognised under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 and the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, qualified financial counsellor members of FCAWA are exempt from holding an Australian Financial Services (AFSL) or Credit (ACL) licence.
Beyond supporting financial counsellors, FCAWA provides expert training and consultation services to organisations, businesses, and policymakers on financial hardship, consumer rights, and best practices for supporting people in financial distress.
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we’ve captured the history of FCAWA in a special commemorative book.
This book is full of reflections and key dates from our history, plus some pictures from our archives! We thank and acknowledge our volunteer, Grenville, who wrote much of this copy. We also thank all those who contributed to this publication.
We’re keen to keep collecting stories and reflections as we’ll be adding to the ‘history’ section of our website in the months ahead. If you have something to share, please email us.
During our 40th anniversary year, long-term staff member Robert Evans shared his reflections on the organisation, and the profession. If you have a story to share, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
