If you need help lodging your tax return, you may be eligible for the Australian Tax Office (ATO) Tax Help program. Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. You are eligible for Tax Help […]
Money problems? Let’s explore a scenario where your fridge breaks down and you need a new one. Money is tight and you don’t know how you can afford a new fridge. Below are some options that you can explore, ranging from a low or no interest loan to support from agencies like Kildonan Uniting Care,
This free, tailored guide for older LGBTI community members looks at how to plan for your: future care and medical needs finances and estate funeral and burial wishes. The guide was produced by COTA Victoria together with Transgender Victoria. You can request a printed copy by: phoning COTA Victoria on 1300 13 50 90 contacting
From time to time people find they are struggling to buy food, pay the rent or mortgage, and may be juggling numerous debts. Don’t worry about ‘how will I manage’ or ‘what can I do?’ A Financial Counsellor can help you by: assessing your situation and discussing options available to you advocating and assisting with
Victorian Energy Compare is an independent Victorian Government energy price comparison site. Victorian residents can use this site to input data about their current energy bills and generate a list of alternate deals from all relevant energy retailers. COTA is hosting a series of workshops to assist people with completing the comparison exercise. There is
COTA is hosting a series of four workshops in partnership with The Department of Human Services’ Financial Information Service (FIS). Each session focusses on a topic related to retirement. Come along to these free seminars where a FIS expert will talk about the age pension and your choices, retirement income streams, your accommodation options in
