AFCA regularly attends events and speaking engagements to connect with a range of stakeholder groups. These include events for community engagement, our biannual Member Forum, and other industry events. 

Find our upcoming events below. 

Community engagement events

If you would like the AFCA team to attend or speak at your event, please contact community@afca.org.au.  

March

When: Friday 1 March, 8:30am–4:30pm
Where: Darwin Entertainment Centre, 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800

No Woman Left Behind is the largest women’s conference in the NT.
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This year, the theme of the conference is ‘Elevate and Celebrate’ with a focus on celebrating the achievements and successes of women from across the NT and exploring ways to empower and support one another.

Our team are pleased to attend as exhibitors and will be there to raise awareness of the free external dispute resolution service that AFCA provides.
When: Thursday 7 March, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: Henry Scott Recreation Centre (YMCA), Roller Rink, Lot 2525 Stuart Highway, Katherine NT 0850

The Katherine Seniors Expo offers free entry, free refreshments and information stalls designed for seniors.
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This free event is organised by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NT. The AFCA team will be there to connect with seniors and explain how AFCA can help to resolve financial complaints.
When: Wednesday 13 March, 4:00pm–7:00pm
Where: Whitlam Library, 165 Railway Parade, Cabramatta NSW 2166

This event is organised by Dai Le MP for residents in the Fowler electorate.
Contact the office of Dai Le for more information

Local residents can come along for practical advice and support with electricity, gas and water bills, finances, scams, food relief, Centrelink payments, Service NSW schemes and the Government’s dental assistance scheme. Our team will be there to explain how AFCA can help with unresolved financial complaints.

Contact the office of Dai Le for more information.
When: Wednesday 20 March, 9:00am–5:00pm
Where: The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 2307

This one-day event promises to be a profound exploration of the challenges currently being experienced by Victorians due to rising living costs.
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AFCA is excited to attend as an exhibitor and looks forward to connecting with financial counsellors on how we can work together to support those in hardship.
When: Friday 22 – Saturday 23 March, 9:00am–3:00pm
Where: Whitlam Leisure Centre, 90A Memorial Avenue, Liverpool NSW 2170

The South West Disability Expo brings together a wide range of products and services to help people live their best life.
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The South West Disability Expo brings together a wide range of products and services to help people live their best life, including government and advocacy organisation, aids and equipment providers, financial and legal services, education, training and employment providers, social and leisure options, transport and vehicles, health and medical products and services, allied health professionals and support services, including in-home care providers. AFCA is proud to host a stall at this free event and our team is looking forward to connecting with attendees.
When: Monday 25 March
Where: Sydney Showground, Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

The AFCA team will be attending Seniors Day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
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Our friendly team will be there to explain what AFCA does, and how we can help resolve financial complaints.

April

When: Friday 5 April
Where: Ashfield Town Hall, 260 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131

This event is organised by Jo Haylen MP for senior residents in Summer Hill.
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Local seniors can come along for practical advice and support with financial matters. Our team will be there to explain how AFCA can help with unresolved financial complaints.

Contact the office of Jo Haylen MP for more information.
When: Tuesday 30 April, 11:00am–3:00pm
Where: Mitchell Hall, Springvale Community Hub, 3 Grace Park Avenue, Springvale VIC 3171

South East Community Links (SECL) is hosting a ‘Bring Your Bills’ day for locals in the Springvale area. SECL is committed to inclusion, equality, compassion, dignity and choice and committed to working together with multicultural communities across the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne to offer meaningful programs and services.
Find out more

AFCA will be there to explain how we can help with unresolved financial complaints.

May

When: Monday 13–Friday 17 May
Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000

The Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) Conference, held over two days in May every year, brings together stakeholders from industry, government, financial services and the financial counselling sector to share information, experiences and ideas and to celebrate achievements.
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The conference also provides training and development opportunities for financial counsellors and avenues to build positive working relationships with industry to better support people experiencing financial stress.

Member events 

AFCA will hold its next virtual Member Forum on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 March 2024.

Find the full agenda and register here.

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