Warning about Borrowing
WARNING
Do you really need a loan today?
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems Check your options before you borrow:
It can be expensive to borrow small amounts of money and borrowing may not solve your money problems Check your options before you borrow:
- * For information about other options for managing bills and debts, ring 1800 007 007 from anywhere in Australia to talk to a free and independent financial counsellor
- * Talk to your electricity, gas, phone or water provider to work out a payment plan
- * If you are on government benefits, ask for an advance payment from Centrelink: www.humanservices.gov.au/advancepayments
The Government’s MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
* This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit
Protection Act 2009.