Services
VisionWest Budgeting Service can assist people:
- Facing financial difficulties
- Wanting to budget better
- Wanting to increase savings
- Struggling with overspending
- Experiencing a change in life circumstances that is affecting their budget
- Beneficiaries and low income earners, as well as middle to high income earners
What kind of assistance is available?
- One-off assistance
- Short-term or long-term assistance
- One-to-one meetings with a budget advisor
- Weekly spending plan
- Analysis of financial affairs
- Debts prioritised
- Planning to clear debts
- Negotiation with creditors
- Advocacy with Work & Income New Zealand and other agencies
- Support through insolvency procedures
- Goal Setting and monitoring
- Pre-employment advice and assistance
- On-going support
- Referral to other services where needed
What does it cost?
The budgeting service is FREE!
What should I bring to my first appointment?
- Latest bank statement
- Copies of all bills and loan agreements
- Proof of Income – WINZ number or statement of the benefit and/or latest pay slip