Info for Community Groups
Publications
| NILS® Info for Community Groups
Publications |
"No Interest Loans Scheme, A Resource Kit for Community Groups incorporating Common Principles and Accountability of NILS®", by Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service, 2006, is available from Good Shepherd Youth and Family Services.
State Coordinator
Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service
117 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Phone: 03 8412 7304
Fax: 03 9416 2340
Email: l.morphett@goodshepvic.org.au
"Interest Free Loans: A review commissioned by the Ian Potter Foundation",
by Roberts Consultants Pty Ltd, 2000 (53 pages).
Reviewed the experience of the NILS® organisations that the Foundation had funded, and the broader context in Australia. Its conclusion was the NILS® are a very valuable program, and deserve to be expanded dramatically.
Download in PDF format (207KB).
"Review of No Interest Loan Schemes",
by Australia Street Company, 1999 (100 pages).
(commissioned by the NSW Department of Fair Trading).
Reviewed the experience of the NILS® organisations in NSW and the broader context in Australia. Its conclusion was the NILS® are a valuable and viable program. The major problem identified was that most areas do not have a NILS® scheme, despite the obvious need.
Download in PDF format (206KB) or Word format (237KB).
"Credit Where It’s Due – Review of No Interest Loan Schemes (NILS®) in Victoria", by Good Shepherd Family and Youth Service, 1997 (35 pages).
Profiles NILS® clients and loan purposes. Evaluates the operation of NILS® in Victoria and recommends broad directions for improving the operation of NILS®.
"NILS® Small Loans - Big Changes". The Impact of No Intererst Loans on Households. 2005
These publications are available from Good Shepherd, Collingwood (see Contacts).
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Page last updated: 06 December, 2007 |