Financial Support & Money Help

Money can be tricky to navigate, and sometimes knowing where to start is the hardest part. Whether you need help with budgeting, managing bills or debt, accessing a no-interest loan, or finding support when things are really tight, there are options available. Explore the financial support, practical tools and services available through the Hood and our community partners to help you find the right next step.

Want to feel a little more confident managing your money?

Money Minded is a free financial education program developed by ANZ that covers practical topics such as budgeting, spending, saving, bills, debt and setting financial goals.

You can work through Money Minded Online yourself, at your own pace and for free, you don’t need to be an ANZ customer. Or, if you’d prefer some support, trained staff at the Hood can work through Money Minded with you and help you build practical money-management skills that suit your situation.

Explore MoneyMinded Online

Prefer some help? Have a chat with our team about doing Money Minded with us.

Need to pay for an essential item or expense but don’t have the money upfront? No Interest Loans (NILS) provide access to safe, affordable credit with no interest, no fees and no hidden costs.

Our team at the Hood can help you understand whether NILS might be right for you and guide you through the application process.

Find out more about NILS, what you can borrow for and how to apply on our NILS page.

Emergency Relief

If you’re doing it tough and need some immediate support, the Hood can help connect you with the right services. While we don’t operate our own emergency relief program, George Town Neighbourhood House is a collection point for Salvation Army Emergency Relief cards for eligible community members. We also offer a range of food supports through the House.

For information about emergency assistance, crisis services and how to access support, visit our Emergency Relief & Crisis Support page. For help with food, visit our Food Support page.

Need a hand getting on top of your finances?

Anglicare Tasmania provides free and confidential financial counselling, with regular outreach visits available right here at George Town Neighbourhood House.

A financial counsellor can help if you’re experiencing financial stress, struggling with bills or debt, or simply need some support understanding your options and working out what to do next.

They can assist with things like budgeting, managing debt, power bills, negotiating with creditors, understanding your rights and exploring available financial options and supports.

Appointments are available during Anglicare’s outreach visits to the Hood.

📞 To enquire about an upcoming George Town appointment, contact Anglicare and request an outreach appointment

Contact the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 or access live chat through the National Debt Helpline website.

Free. Confidential. No judgement. Just practical support to help you find a way forward.

Money Minded