http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/media_releases_10_all.htm Centrelink media releases Media releases 1440 Centrelink feedback.website@centrelink.gov.au Copyright: (C) Commonwealth of Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_flood_affected.htm Centrelink has put in place special arrangements for customers affected by local flooding and road closures in some parts of Victoria. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_flood_affected.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_translation_morwell.htm Residents with a Sudanese background in the Gippsland region are set to benefit from a new translation service at Morwell Centrelink Customer Service Centre Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_translation_morwell.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_free_adelaide.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on understanding their retirement incomes. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_free_adelaide.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_visits_wheatbelt.htm The new Australian Government Mobile Office will be offering easy access to a wide range of government payments and services when it visits the Wheatbelt this month. Centrelink Media release WA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_visits_wheatbelt.htm Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_seminars_alicesprings.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars in Alice Springs this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_seminars_alicesprings.htm Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_homeless_maylands.htm Centrelink staff will be hosting a sausage sizzle with the Shopfront to mark National Homeless Persons’ Week. Centrelink Media release WA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_homeless_maylands.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_homeless_hedland.htm Centrelink Social Workers, Nicky Latham and Samanthia Wild, will be participating in Hedland’s Winter Sleep Out and Walk Against Homelessness to mark National Homeless Persons’ Week. Centrelink Media release WA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_homeless_hedland.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_mobile_esperance.htm The new Australian Government Mobile Office will be offering easy access to a wide range of government payments and services when it visits Esperance and Ravensthorpe next month. Centrelink Media release WA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_mobile_esperance.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_support_homeless.htm Centrelink staff around South Australia will be organising donations to local homelessness charities to mark National Homeless Persons’ Week. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_support_homeless.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_support_homeless.htm Katherine Centrelink staff will be holding a free sausage sizzle for customers at the Centrelink office to mark National Homeless Persons' Week. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_support_homeless.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_helping_hand.htm During Homeless Persons’ Week (August 2 to 8), Medicare Australia and Centrelink are highlighting service options for our most vulnerable citizens. Centrelink Media release QLD http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_helping_hand.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_mobile_southern.htm The new Australian Government Mobile Office will be offering easy access to a wide range of government payments and services when it visits Jerramungup, Gnowangerup and Lake Grace next month. Centrelink Media release WA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10wa_mobile_southern.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_cowra_supporting_homeless.htm Centrelink staff will be hosting a morning tea for Cowras community organisations on Tuesday 3 August to mark National Homeless Persons Week. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_cowra_supporting_homeless.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_blanket_coverage.htm Greater Dandenong residents are being encouraged to join Centrelink staff in donating blankets as part of a local charity drive to support the homeless. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_blanket_coverage.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_seminars_darwin.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_seminars_darwin.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_mob_eyre.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will be rolling into more communities on the Eyre Peninsula next week, offering locals easy access to a wide range of payments and services. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_mob_eyre.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_seminars_marion.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_seminars_marion.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_seminars_modbury.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_seminars_modbury.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_community_officers.htm Centrelink support for homeless people in Victoria has received a boost thanks to the Community Engagement Officer Program. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_community_officers.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_mudgee_farm.htm Residents of Mudgee and surrounding areas will be able to get information about the range of Centrelink services and payments at the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days on Friday 16 July and Saturday 17 July. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_mudgee_farm.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_info_seminars.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_info_seminars.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_eyre_peninsula.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will be rolling into Eyre Peninsula towns next week, offering the community easy access to a wide range of government payments and services. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_eyre_peninsula.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_norwood_seminars.htm Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_norwood_seminars.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_income_managed.htm Centrelink is reminding Income Managed customers that they can use income-managed funds to attend the Katherine Show. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_darebin_naidoc_week.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_darebin_naidoc_week.htm Darebin Centrelink Customer Service Centre is joining NAIDOC Week celebrations with a special Customer Service Awards presentation and morning tea. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_darebin_naidoc_week.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_mobile_visits.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will be rolling into Paringa, Spalding and Wilmington next week, offering the community easy access to a wide range of government payments and services. Centrelink Media release SA http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10sa_mobile_visits.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_using_basicscard.htm Centrelink is reminding Income Managed customers that they need to contact Centrelink to discuss options available to them if they want to use income-managed funds to attend the Tennant Creek Show. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_using_basicscard.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_bundarra_farmers.htm Local farmers affected by the recent Exceptional Circumstances declaration for the Bundarra area are invited to attend a free Centrelink information day on Friday 2 July to find out about the support available. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_bundarra_farmers.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_katoomba.htm The busy team at Katoomba Centrelink have been recognised with an award for consistently high customer satisfaction and low waiting times. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_katoomba.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10tas_man_jailed.htm A Gagebrook man with a history of welfare fraud who collected $18 500 in Centrelink payments he wasn’t entitled to has been jailed this week. Centrelink Media release TAS http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10tas_man_jailed.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_correctional_services.htm A new partnership agreement between Centrelink and NT Correctional Services (NTCS) was signed this week at the Living Skills Unit of Darwin Correctional Centre. A new Centrelink DVD for pre-release prisoners was also launched. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_correctional_services.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_youthallowance.htm Centrelink is encouraging students and their families to consider their options when further changes to Youth Allowance come into play from 1 July. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_youthallowance.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nat_youthallowance.htm Centrelink is encouraging students and their families to consider their options when further changes to Youth Allowance come into play from 1 July. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nat_youthallowance.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_alice_show.htm Centrelink is reminding income-managed customers that they need to contact Centrelink to discuss options available to them if they want to use income-managed funds to attend the Alice Springs show. Centrelink Media release NT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nt_alice_show.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_ringwood_self.htm Ringwood Centrelink customers are taking full advantage of Centrelinks self service options. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_ringwood_self.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_naidoc_wanga.htm Wangaratta Centrelink Customer Service Centre is inviting the community to join them at an information morning tea. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_naidoc_wanga.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_services.htm Access to Government services may be closer to home than many realise. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_services.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_free_bbq.htm The men of Stanhope are being encouraged to drop by for the launch of the Stanhope Mens Group on Wednesday, 30 June. Centrelink Media release VIC http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10vic_free_bbq.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_helping_baffle.htm A special information day in Baffle Creek on Wednesday June 16 will let residents know about the many Government and community support services available in their local area. Centrelink Media release QLD http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_helping_baffle.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_mobile_burnett.htm The new Australian Government Mobile Office will be offering easy access to a wide range of Government payments and services when it visits Gayndah (June 22), Mundubbera (June 23), Eidsvold (June 24) and Monto (June 25). Centrelink Media release QLD http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_mobile_burnett.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_illawarra.htm Support for young, vulnerable and homeless people in the Illawarra is in good hands with Centrelink Community Engagement Officers (CCEOs) Margaret Eastley and Linda Robinson. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_illawarra.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_inner.htm Vulnerable people who live at Glebe House are in good hands thanks to Centrelink Community Engagement Officer (CCEO)Bryce Nimmo. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_inner.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_woolloomooloo.htm Young, vulnerable and homeless people in and around Woolloomooloo and Newtown are in good hands thanks to Centrelink Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) Selina Hardy. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_woolloomooloo.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_innersydney.htm Vulnerable and homeless people in Sydney are in good hands thanks to Centrelink Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) Sarah OBree. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_innersydney.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_cep.htm Centrelink support for lost, vulnerable and homeless people in the inner city is in good hands thanks to the Community Engagement Officer Program. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_cep.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_st.htm If you are down on your luck, in a crisis, vulnerable or homeless in St George-Sutherland these days, Centrelinks Kathleen Stone is here to help. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_st.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_sydney.htm Elderly, vulnerable and homeless people in inner Sydney and the Northern Beaches are in good hands thanks to Centrelink Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) Ann Parkes. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_sydney.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_western.htm Centrelink support for young, vulnerable and homeless people from Burwood to Bankstown is in good hands thanks to the Community Engagement Officer Program. Centrelink Media release NSW http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_western.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10qld_women_jailed.htm 2 Queensland women who fraudulently collected more than $140,000 in Centrelink payments have been jailed. Centrelink Media release QLD http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/10nsw_western.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT