Fara* is a remarkable person living with an intellectual disability. She faced a tough situation when some so-called friends took advantage of her, coercing her to give away large sums of money. The Public Trustee was appointed to support her manage her financial affairs.
When Fara met her Client Account Manager (CAM), they talked about how she wanted to spend her money and her dreams for the future. Fara shared her deep love for dolphins and her dream of visiting Sea World on the Gold Coast.
Fara’s CAM helped her create a budget so she could save money each fortnight. It wasn’t always easy, and sometimes Fara had to use her savings for unexpected expenses, but she stayed focused on her goal.
Fara and her CAM talked often about her dreams for herself. Fara’s desire to swim with the dolphins kept her committed to her savings plan. Slowly but surely, she saved enough money to make her dream come true.
Fara’s mother was very grateful to the Public Trustee. She saw her daughter’s transformation—not just in achieving her goal but also in understanding the importance of budgeting. This new financial knowledge would help Fara become more independent in the future.
*Name changed for privacy
83% of clients feel listened to when making plans for their future – Myriad Research, Independent Client Satisfaction Report 2024
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