Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc. in Bendigo, Victoria | Local service

Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc.

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5441 5277

Address: 39 Rowan Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bendigofamilyandfinancialservices.org/

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24.01.2022 Yes we are open and able to assist with food parcels, NILS, StepUP, and Financial Counselling - just Covid-19 service delivery.

24.01.2022 Just letting you know We are still open for food assistance, If you need support visit our office at 8 Myers Street.... If you are unable to get to our office please call us on 03 5441 5277 and we will organise your food parcel delivery within the Bendigo Area

23.01.2022 During these uncertain times, it is not surprising that some families are experiencing financial hardship. If you are unable to meet your family’s immediate needs due to ongoing financial stress and personal hardship, please contact Bendigo Family and Financial Services for free, confidential and non-judgmental support, including: Food parcels, back to school assistance, toiletries and essential packs, assistance to negotiate with providers regarding overdue utility and phone bills and referral to a financial counsellor where necessary. Call us on: 5441 5277.

22.01.2022 Thanks to the Weeroona College Bendigo students for showing caring and kindness towards others. https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//vcal-students-deli/

21.01.2022 Have you ever noticed how good you feel when you give someone a gift? At BFFS, we see firsthand how a little kindness can have a big impact in someone’s life. But we can’t keep it up without you? If you are lucky enough to have survived the pandemic and are still financially secure, please consider giving a little to ensure that we can continue to help those who are struggling right now. To make a donation visit: www.bffs.org.au

21.01.2022 Jenny Elvey, BFFS General Manager, shares her concerns about the limited increase to unemployment benefits announced last week.

18.01.2022 Jenny Elvey, BFFS General Manager, was today quoted in the media voicing concern about a return to the base rate Jobseeker payment in March 2021. Jenny's sentiments were echoed by other community service organisations. #communitysupport #bendigo https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//coronavirus-supplem/

16.01.2022 During this lockdown we are still open to provide Emergency Food Relief, Financial Counselling and No Interest Loans from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. You are still able to drop documentation off if required for a NILs loan or Financial Counselling Appointment All Appointments are being conducted over the phone. ... Please Telephone us on 03 5441 5277 or email us at [email protected] for all service delivery options for Financial Counselling, Emergency Relief and No Interest Loans

15.01.2022 Meet Chris, one of our friendly Emergency Relief team members. Chris joined BFFS at the beginning of September and is enjoying interacting with many different people, offering practical support to help make things a little easier during times of crisis. #COVID19 #communitycaring #emergencyrelief

15.01.2022 Today is our Bring Your Power Bills day! You may qualify for the Victorian Government's Power Saving Bonus of $250 to put towards your next power bill. Bring your current bill and concession card for support in lodging your online application. Support is also provided to confirm you're receiving concession rates.

15.01.2022 If you need a new laptop for school, work, training or staying in touch with family and friends, ask us about our No Interest Loans (NILS) program. NILS is a community-based initiative that helps people on low incomes (including Centrelink) to buy new laptops, tablets, printers, scanners and desks too. Loans are available up to $1,500 with NO interest, NO fees and NO charges ever so you pay back exactly what you borrowed.... To find out more, contact our friendly staff on (03) 5441 5277 or email us at [email protected].

14.01.2022 StepUP loans available at BFFS via telephone interview, please contact office on 03 5441 5277 for full details.

13.01.2022 Well done Fosterville Mines, great community support

11.01.2022 Happy 1st Birthday SFFS, so proud of what you guys have achieved in your 1st year of servicing Greater Shepparton area.

10.01.2022 Sometimes your car breaks down or the washing machine dies at the worst possible moment! Bendigo Family and Financial Services, through our partnership with Good Shepherd Finance, can help you with a no-interest no-fees loan, so that you can get what you really need now, without taking on unmanageable debt. Low income earners qualify for no interest loans for up to $1,500 to purchase essential goods and services. Give us a call or visit our website for more info: 03 5441 5277

10.01.2022 Do you or your family need an extra pair of casual shoes? We have a stock of black, blue and white summer canvas shoes from size 6-10. If you, or someone you know, is in need of food relief and some other basics, please give us a call to arrange an emergency relief parcel! We are here to help! Call: 5441 5277 anytime from Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. #covid19 #emergencyrelief #communitycaring

09.01.2022 No need to worry about how you’ll keep your car on the road! Bendigo Family & Financial Services offers No Interest Loans (NILS) to help people on low incomes (including Centrelink) pay their car registration, repair bill or even buy a new set of tyres. Loans are available up to $1,500 and there’s NO interest, NO fees and NO charges ever so you pay back exactly what you borrow. To find out more, email us at [email protected], call us on 03 5441 5277 or visit us at our office located at 8 Myers Street, Bendigo, 3550

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone just letting you all know we are still open

08.01.2022 During this lockdown we are still open to provide Emergency Food Relief, Financial Counselling and No Interest Loans from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. You are still able to drop documentation off if required for a NILs loan or Financial Counselling Appointment All Appointments are being conducted over the phone. Please Telephone us on 03 5441 5277 or email us at [email protected] for all service delivery options for Financial Counselling, Emergency Relief and No Interest Loans

07.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? You may qualify for the Victorian Government's Power Saving Bonus of $250 to put towards your next power bill. Bring your current bill and concession card for support in lodging your online application. Support is also provided to confirm you're receiving concession rates. More info here: https://bit.ly/3aR8t46

04.01.2022 Do you need stationery gift packs to help assist your children with home schooling. Please ring the office on 5441 5277 to order your free stationery packs Only 11 Gold Coloured Left - Contact the office to secure yours today!

03.01.2022 Thank you Bridget from Bendigo Foodshare for sharing your own garden produce, so that we can provide those who need it most with delicious, healthy food. This is true community spirit at work! #Bendigo #communitycare

03.01.2022 BFFS Food Support Home Delivery service starting today. Please ring the office on 5441 5277 for assistance

03.01.2022 In times of major crisis, working together is how we care for one another! The Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria (WfV) initiative is an example. Over the past six months BFFS has benefited from extra staffing funded through WfV. Not only has it enabled BFFS to recruit extra staff to deliver vital services for our community, but it has also provided much-needed employment to those who had lost their jobs due to the pandemic, or who had been long-time unemployed. #wor...kingforvictoria #community Jobs Victoria Dan Andrews Jacinta Allan Maree Edwards MP Jaala Pulford MP Mary-Anne Thomas MP Tim Pallas

03.01.2022 Getting the kids ready for a new school year, can be stressful and expensive, so it is best to start planning early. BFFS can arrange no-interest, no-fee loans of up to $1,500 for low income earners, which can help cover the cost of: - Course fees and materials; - Uniforms, - Book packs, - School camps and... - Computer equipment. Visit www.bffs.org.au or give us a call on 03 5441 5277 to find out more. See more

02.01.2022 Thanks to Darren Wright for a fascinating journey into Bendigo's lesser known history at our Bendigo through the ages Zoom event which we hosted as part of #getonlineweek last Thursday. Here's a recording of Darren's talk and presentation which included some wonderful historic images. Well worth a watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc5X-wJIli4

01.01.2022 We are making a few changes to our branding. We hope you like it.