Resources and Links
The following links provide details of other organisations and the residential postcode areas they can accept applications from for a NILS® loan.
NILS® Providers in Australia
NILS® Providers In NSW
http://www.goodshepvic.org.au/www/385/1001127/displayarticle/1001779.html
http://www.nilsnsw.org.au/comm/contacts/nsw.htm
NILS® Providers throughout Australia -http://www.goodshepvic.org.au/www/385/1001127/displayarticle/1002413.html
National NILS® network
For information about National NILS® issues, the Victorian NILS® Network, resources, accreditation and advice, contact:
Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service
117 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone: 03 9419 5477
Email: nils@infoxchange.net.au
Website: http://www.goodshepvic.org.au/prgserv/microcredit.htm
Other Financial Assistance Schemes
A number of other financial assistance schemes that may be of interest include:
- Barnardos Fast Track – a loan scheme to assist Barnardos Clients with debt repayment and consolidation that can be applied for through all Barnardos locations
- Barnardos Celebration Planner – a $400.00 savings plan to assist Barnardos Clients that can be applied for through all Barnardos locations
- Other Organisations micro-credit services
http://www.nilsnsw.org.au/comm/micro_credit.htm - Centrelink advances http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/advance.htm
- Financial Hardship Programs – Contact your utility provider for details
- Barnardos Financial Literacy and Numeracy project to support welfare workers
http://www.bflip.com.au/html/
Barnardos Australia
For details about Barnardos Australia’s and their welfare programs
http://www.barnardos.org.au/