November 26, 2022 9:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on International collaboration calls for greater focus on economic abuse to eliminate the scourge of family violence
For International Economic Abuse Awareness Day, organisations across the globe are calling for international recognition of economic abuse, its impact and the needed responses. A new report released for International Economic Abuse Awareness Day by an international coalition of non-profit...
November 25, 2022 5:00 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Leaving my relationship was only the start
After leaving her violent relationship, Amy* quickly realised starting again was going to be harder than she thought because of the economic harm that left her with poor credit history and bad debt tied to her name. Life was good...
November 25, 2022 10:28 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Separate offence needed to protect victims of economic harm, advocates say
Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it is hidden in current legislation and the country cannot afford to fall behind. They say compensation must also be considered so that victims, who are mostly...
November 25, 2022 10:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Addressing the financial impacts of family violence
Rachel Williams, from Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge, has been regularly referring clients to Good Shepherd NZ’s new economic harm support service. Rachel shares her thoughts about why the service is crucial to helping her support her clients to get back...
November 24, 2022 2:42 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Economic harm: Working together to make a difference
Wiping and reducing unmanageable debts, upskilling employees, monitoring abusive transactions and adapting processes to be more flexible are some of the actions taken by New Zealand organisations working together across sectors to support people experiencing economic harm. For International Economic...
November 24, 2022 10:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on We can’t eliminate family violence if we don’t address its economic and financial impacts, says Good Shepherd NZ
Good Shepherd NZ is recommending an immediate law change to recognise economic abuse as its own form of family violence. It is currently hidden within psychological abuse in the Family Violence Act, which Good Shepherd NZ says is stopping New...
November 24, 2022 9:11 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on ‘I had serious concussion, bad credit and $15,000 debt’ – abuse survivor
Parliament is urged to make an immediate law change to protect those who suffer economic abuse in relationships She is a health professional. She is a mother of three. She has close friends and family who love her. She never...
November 8, 2022 9:33 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Debt collecting: a new approach
General Manager, Mark Francis, from DebtManagers has been able to provide debt relief to some of our clients experiencing economic harm. Mark shares his perspective on why they want to do this. For DebtManagers and myself it is important our...
October 28, 2022 12:18 pmPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Why I am motivated to get the best outcomes for our clients
Seeking refuge in another country, experiencing economic harm and having to rebuild her life with $50,000 of debt – Our Training and Capability Coach, Sandra, shares her story and why she’s driven to support clients with their financial wellbeing. Sandra, originally...
October 25, 2022 9:00 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on International Economic Harm Awareness Day
Join us on Saturday 26th November to raise awareness of the work that’s making a difference so more people know how to access support when they need it. We have a range of free resources, stories and tools for you...
October 18, 2022 10:12 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Shifting the dial – having the confidence to kōrero about money
Hayley, a Financial Wellbeing Coach with six years’ experience in financial services, shares her favourite tips and tricks to have money conversations. Did you know – according to research, many New Zealanders would rather talk about politics, sex and drugs than...
September 15, 2022 10:55 amPublished by Nicola EccletonComments Off on Why is it so hard to talk about money?
Money can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss with your partner. It can make or break a relationship. A survey by ANZ found that more than 50% of those surveyed, said they would rather talk about politics than their finances....
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