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Financial securityHaving adequate financial resources is important in so many areas of life. Financialsecurity may impact on your family’s housing, transport, equipment, and meetingbasic physical and social needs. A lack of financial security can restrict opportunitiesto participate in society and can affect how we feel about ourselves and the future.Developing and maintaining financial security requires planning over time. It can behelpful to have access to a financial advisor to assist in this process.My priorities are:Possible areas of importance:• Having a house that can meet my childand family’s long term living arrangements• Having access to transport that canhelp my child and family get around• Having a stable income, (i.e. a source ofmoney)• Having a stable job• Accessing Centrelink supports to supportmy child or family, (e.g. Carer’s Allowance)• Being able to manage our debts• Developing a long term financial plan• Other ...Parents | 9