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National Debt Helpline

Free, independent financial counselling by phone and chat.

If it applies to you Free

Free, independent financial counselling by phone and chat.

1800 007 007

Not a lender and not a debt company — actual free counsellors who negotiate with creditors on your behalf. If money has gone badly wrong, call before you borrow.

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