Broome Circle brings home big haul from Financial Counsellor’s Association of WA’s awards night

A non-profit Broome financial counselling service has swept the industry’s biggest WA awards night, claiming four of six gongs for its work in remote communities. Broome Circle’s money support hub won the outback award for a second year running and three individual awards at the Financial Counsellor’s Association of WA State awards in November. Financial counsellor Veronica Johnson, who received the developing practice award, said it was a proud achievement to win the outback award two years in a row. “That is a team award for the work we have done in all the remote communities, including travelling to the Dampier Peninsula as well as Bidyadanga,” she said. “We have really gelled together; we have some fantastic talent and we are only a small team, so coming up against some of the big organisations is a fantastic effort and we are really proud. “We are really thankful to Broome Circle for letting us think outside the box a little bit and develop little projects because if we were to stick to absolutely how things are normally done we would not have these outcomes.” Broome Circle executive officer Denisa Konecny said the awards were recognition for the money support hub’s dedication. “Given the difficult time and constant barriers presented due to COVID-19, this was an incredible achievement,” she said. Tania McKenzie was honoured for her financial capability work and Betty Weule for her supervision role. Money support hub coordinator Paula Manning said she was pleased to be involved in the “hardworking and capable” team.