Service Provision

In collaboration with the National Australia Bank (NAB), Good Shepherd is offering the AddsUP Matched Saving Plan to people who have successfully completed at least one NILS® or StepUP loan.

Following a discussion with a community worker about saving and setting realistic goals, the client opens a NAB account specifically for the purpose of saving.  AddsUP does not specify what people need to save for.

Once an individual has saved $300, they have the opportunity to have these funds matched by NAB to a total value of $500. Read more

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AddsUp Brochure

AddsUp Terms & Conditions 2008.pdf

Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service, together with the National Australia Bank, developed a low interest personal loan product called StepUP Loan. 

StepUP is available to holders of a Health Care Card, Pension Card  or recipients of Family Tax Benefit Part A who do not have access to other financial services. To date, loans have been for the purchase of household furniture, computers and second hand motor vehicles.  Read more

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What is NILS? The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS®) provides interest-free loans for individuals or families on low income. It’s a community-based program that enables people to access fair, safe and equitable credit for the purchase of goods and services. The service is administered nationally by Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service with the support of the National Australia Bank.  Read more

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NILS Brochure

NILS Fact sheet

NILS Case studies

NAB Indigenous Money Mentor Network_ DL brochure

ACOSS is updating the Emergency Relief (ER) Handbook. This is a resource for organisations involved in the provision of emergency relief services. It includes general information about ER services and government funding, plus specific resources for workers (including volunteers) and managers. The Handbook was last produced in 2003 and is available on the ACOSS website. Read more

The following websites provide an online service directory:

Lifeline Service Finder
The Lifeline Service Finder is a directory of free or low cost health and community services available in Australia. It includes accommodation, domestic violence, family and children’s services, financial assistance and mental health services.
www2.lifeline.org.au/service_finder Read more