Money can be complicated.
And struggling with it can be deeply distressing, overwhelming and isolating, especially for those who are already vulnerable.
When you walk alongside someone doing it tough – yes, their budget can get sorted.
But more than that – they can experience connection instead of isolation, restoration instead of despair – and, ultimately, hope in Jesus.
When you train with Hope Economy, you'll develop:
As you practically support people in your community, you’ll also receive support from us over the long-term – through one-on-one check-ins, regularly updated resources, expert advice, ongoing training and opportunities to connect with other people doing this incredible work all over Australia.
And you can access all of this, free of charge.
Over 240 people have been equipped to walk alongside people doing it tough so far
Check out our latest case studies to hear some of their stories.
Here's how it works:
Connect with your church leader
Fill in the form below to receive an email from us. In it, we’ll give you all the information you need to connect your church with Hope Economy.
Join a cohort
Once your church has started their partnership, you’ll receive an invitation to join our next training cohort.
Get trained
Complete 12 hours of online training over 3 weeks – with a 1.5 hour Live Online each week.
Start walking alongside others
Once you’ve completed training, you’ll be ready to start supporting people in your local community – with support from the Hope Economy team, every step of the way.
Ready to get started?
Sign up here to receive an email with your next steps. We’re so excited to connect with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
How was your training developed?
Hope Economy’s training was developed in consultation with financial hardship sector peak bodies and other relevant experts.
The material covered in the training aligns with industry best practice, ethical standards, and the Financial Literacy Skillset provided to Financial Capability Workers.
What is a Financial Capability Worker?
Financial Capability Worker (FCW) is a term used to describe people who provide general financial information and facilitate the development of money management skills.
FCWs can be found across many community organisations in Australia (in paid and voluntary capacities), and often go by different titles.
Hope Economy refers to the FCWs we train as ‘Money Mentors’.
Will I need a special licence to do this work?
No.
Financial Capability Workers cannot and do not provide financial or legal advice and do not require an Australian Credit License, or license exemptions to practise.
