GREATER Dandenong’s Sudanese community can now shop with added confidence.
A new credit education program, launched in Springvale last week by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), is aimed at giving the community the skills needed to be aware of high-pressure sales tactics, contracts and how loans and repayments work.
CAV director Claire Noone said the Smart Shopping and Money Matters program would empower Sudanese shoppers.
“New settlers are our most valuable consumers and this program will inform them about credit management and consumer rights,” Dr Noone said.
The program features an educational DVD in four languages (Dinka, Nuer, Sudanese-Arabic and English) and a budgeting tool.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship figures show the City of Greater Dandenong has the highest number of Sudanese settlers arriving in Victoria under the Australian Government Humanitarian Program.
The DVD can be ordered by contacting Consumer Affairs Victoria on 8684 6470.
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