Financial Mentors

Finances – we all have them

Do you have money worries? Are your debts piling up?  Do you want to gain some new skills to manage your money?  You are not alone.

Money only goes so far and the less of it you have the harder it is to make it last.  Our Financial Mentors walk alongside you to give you the skills that you need to make your money last longer.  Our Family Works Financial Mentors are trained to help you get the right support to put together a healthy financial plan that works for you and your whanau/family.

If you are struggling under the burden of unmanageable debt talk to our friendly team today.

How can our Financial Mentors help:

• gain a better understanding of budgeting, debt, financial products, loans and other money topics
• work out a budgeting plan that is right for you
• plan so you reduce any ongoing cycles of debt
• be supported and empowered to negotiated reduced payments or generate additional financial resources

Our Financial Mentors are here to support you
Our staff are dedicated to working with you with your budgeting skills and financial literacy through a free, confidential and culturally appropriate service which offers advice, guidance, advocacy and support to families and individuals who seek our assistance.

Where can you seek help?
It’s OK to ask for help when you are struggling to make ends meet.  Our Financial Mentoring Service is available throughout the South Canterbury and Mackenzie Districts with our mentors based in Timaru and Twizel.  Our mentors meet annual certification requirements and have passed a rigorous training course to work in this space.  We work with individuals and families from all income brackets.

Where to Start

Contact us to find out more about how we can help.

Our Financial Mentoring Service is confidential and free of charge.