FAAA Cancer Council Pro Bono Register

The FAAA Pro Bono Program: A program designed to unite FAAA members with individuals and families facing financial hardship

Through our Pro Bono Program, the FAAA is proud to connect its members with opportunities to deliver pro bono advice and make a significant difference to the lives of Australians in need.

Volunteering your expertise provides members with an opportunity to give back to their community, reducing stress and the burden on those experiencing financial hardship. Donating your time can be an extremely rewarding experience and we actively encourage you to get involved and join a trusted network of passionate professionals.

In June 2017, the FAAA became involved with the Cancer Council's Pro Bono Financial Planning Referral Service. The nationally structured referral program will help families affected by cancer, by connecting them with financial planners who can provide their services on a pro bono basis.

By facilitating the provision of these services, the program aims to contribute to the wellbeing of people affected by cancer by reducing stress and financial burden. We are calling on FAAA Members to come forward and generously donate their time to assist cancer patients and their families with a wide range of financial issues on a pro bono basis.

These issues may include:

Accessing Centrelink benefits
Applying for early access to superannuation and attached insurance benefits
Developing a strategy for investing lump sum insurance payouts
Developing a budget and ensuring regular cash-flow
Planning for the financial future of their family.

LOOKING FOR PRO BONO ADVICE?

If you find yourself in need of financial assistance and counselling, the FAAA recommends connecting with Financial Counselling Australia (FCA).

The FCA is the peak body for financial counsellors in Australia and assists people from all walks of life who may find themselves with money problems. Financial counsellors are non-judgmental, qualified professionals who provide information, support and advocacy to people in financial difficulty. Working in community organisations, their services are free, independent and confidential. Contact the FCA.

Please view the Pro Bono Guidelines HERE

Please note: The FAAA will share information collected in the application, including any personal information you provide, with the Cancer Council Australia. For more information, please read the FAAA Statement of Privacy HERE.

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Terms and Conditions

• I confirm I have received a copy, read, and understood the FAAA Pro Bono Program Guidelines for providing Pro Bono Advice. • I agree that the pro bono advice I provide will be given with the same degree of competence, expertise, and professionalism, and to the same high standard as work I undertake for fee-paying clients • I will refrain from using the Pro Bono role in any way to promote my financial planning business, including engaging in referral services • I will ensure that I will not accept any form of monetary compensation, or payment-in-kind for the advice I give to pro bono clients • I agree to provide pro bono financial advice taking account of all ethical, professional, and regulatory requirements that apply to personal financial advice, including waiving or rebating commission or fees on all financial and credit products • I confirm that I have the agreement of my AFS Licensee to provide pro bono advice under the FAAA Pro Bono Program • I agree to submit to the FAAA an activity report relating to the pro bono program at a time, and in a form determined by the FAAA • I agree to provide the FPA full access to my advice files and records in relation to this pro bono program if requested by the FAAA An FAAA Member must register independently to provide pro bono advice. If a case cannot be taken on by the registered individual, the client case must be handed back to the Cancer Council. Delegating a case to a colleague that has not registered is not in line with the guidelines of the program. By agreeing to these Terms and Condition, I acknowledge the FAAA will share my details provided in this application with the Cancer Council.

I agree to the above Terms and Conditions

View the Pro Bono Guidelines HERE

Please note: The FAAA will share information collected in the application, including any personal information you provide, with the Cancer Council Australia. For more information, please read the FAAA Statement of Privacy HERE.

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