August 2026

Financial counselling supports guide Stefan through debt to stability

At 73, Stefan never imagined he’d find himself alone, in debt and facing homelessness. As the owner of a small handyman business, Stefan was a well known figure in Sydney’s close-knit Croatian community - respected for his confidence, independence and generous spirit. Then came an ankle injury, a divorce, an eviction notice, and a looming $40,000 debt and Stefan’s life took a frightening turn.