http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/media_releases_11.htm Centrelink media releases Media release 1440 Centrelink feedback.website@centrelink.gov.au Copyright: (C) Commonwealth of Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_deadline_wage_assist.htm Centrelink today reminded business owners affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasi that they have until this Thursday, June 30, to lodge a claim for the Australian Government’s Wage Assistance scheme. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_deadline_wage_assist.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nsw_impostors_sydney.htm Centrelink today warned people to be on the lookout for impostors posing as Centrelink Customer Service Officers after two incidents in the Auburn Local Government Area. Centrelink Media release New South Wales http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nsw_impostors_sydney.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_bonanza_information.htm Centrelink, the Gold Coast City Council and over 50 service providers will mix business with fun when they come together for the Community Service Providers Information Day at the Upper Coomera House from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday, 23 June. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_bonanza_information.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_hip_hop.htm Centrelink worker, Joseph 'Mantist' Oryem is a young man with a big dream, strong prose and a story to tell. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_hip_hop.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_go_online.htm Parents are being encouraged to go online if they need to provide information about their family assistance payments to Centrelink before the end of the financial year. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_go_online.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_tim_takes_magic_to_the_world.htm As a small boy recovering from cancer, Tim Webster never dreamed that he might one day be performing magic tricks in Costa Rica – but come August this year, that's just what the magician, volunteer and Centrelink Community Engagement Officer (CCEO) will be doing. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_tim_takes_magic_to_the_world.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_state_of_origin_staff.htm Inala Centrelink Senior Practitioner Suzanne Johnson will be swapping high heels for footy boots on May 25 when she takes to the field at Suncorp Stadium in the number 12 Queensland Women's Rugby League State of Origin jumper. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_state_of_origin_staff.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mildura_national_families_week.htm Mildura Centrelink is holding a family drawing competition as part of this year’s National Families Week (15 - 21 May) celebrations. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mildura_national_families_week.htm Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_spreading_the_word_rural_support.htm Bendigo-based Centrelink Rural Social Worker, Carly Ridsdale, is spreading the word that support is available to rural people. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_spreading_the_word_rural_support.htm Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_free_health_wealth.htm Centrelink in partnership with the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre are hosting a free Health and Wealth Expo on Thursday 12 May, from 9 am – 2:30 pm at the Robina Community Centre. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_free_health_wealth.htm Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_local_connect_morwell_vic.htm A new approach to helping the long term unemployed, vulnerable youth and other people has been set up in Morwell through the Local Connections to Work program. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_local_connect_morwell_vic.htm Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_innovative_prison_servicing.htm A specialist Community Services Committee making regular visits to Fulham Correctional Centre is seeing positive results just one year after it was formed. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_innovative_prison_servicing.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_information_day_monto.htm Residents in Monto are invited to attend a community information day on Thursday, 14 April to find out about services available in the community. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_information_day_monto.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_youth_encouraged_to_own_on_the_court.htm South Burnett youth are invited to participate in the Beach volleyball in the bush event to celebrate National Youth Week 2011. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_youth_encouraged_to_own_on_the_court.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_youth_art_team.htm Students at the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries in Kelvin Grove will take part in a somewhat unusual art competition on Wednesday 6 April for National Youth Week 2011 Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_youth_art_team.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_child_care_rebate.htm From 4 July, around 700 000 Australian families will have more Child Care Rebate payment options, giving eligible parents and guardians greater flexibility in the way they manage their child care costs. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_child_care_rebate.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_easter_anzac_arrangements.htm Human Services Portfolio General Manager, Hank Jongen, today announced Centrelink, Medicare Australia and the Child Support Agency (CSA) have made special arrangements to ensure customers are not inconvenienced over the Easter period and ANZAC Day. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_easter_anzac_arrangements.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_hsp_graduate_closing.htm General Manager, Hank Jongen is reminding Perth graduates that applications for the Human Services Portfolio National Graduate Program are closing soon. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_hsp_graduate_closing.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_information_students.htm The Human Services Portfolio has announced the launch of new Facebook and Twitter accounts specially designed to keep students up-to-date on important Centrelink and Medicare information. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_information_students.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_mareeba_fraud.htm A Queensland woman has been sentenced to two years jail for fraudulently claiming more than $43,000 worth of Centrelink payments. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_mareeba_fraud.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_elanora_man_jailed_for_centrelink_fraud.htm An Elanora man has been sentenced to three years jail for fraudulently collecting more than $46,000 of Centrelink payments he was not entitled to. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_elanora_man_jailed_for_centrelink_fraud.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_payment_deadline.htm Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen, is reminding those who have lost income as a result of the recent flooding and severe weather that they have until 31 March to apply for the Australian Government’s Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_payment_deadline.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_roving_face_centrelink.htm Residents of eight rural towns in the Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Buloke Shires are benefiting from a unique bi-monthly Centrelink visiting service. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_roving_face_centrelink.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_rent_assistance_reviews.htm Customers who receive Rent Assistance from Centrelink can now skip a trip to their local office and go online if they are selected for a review of their rent details. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_rent_assistance_reviews.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mobile_north_vic.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will provide assistance to residents who have been affected by the floods when it visits a number of towns in Northern Victoria over the next fortnight. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mobile_north_vic.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_free_fis_great_southern.htm Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen, today advised that the temporary Disaster Assistance Centre located at 266 Ross River Road in Townsville will cease operations tomorrow (Friday 25 February). Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_free_fis_great_southern.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_help_ne_vic.htm Centrelink Social Worker, Emma Petersen, is reminding local farmers that support is available to them following the recent heavy rains and flooding in north-eastern Victoria. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_help_ne_vic.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_free_fis_great_southern.htm Centrelink is holding free public seminars and individual appointments across the Great Southern in Narrogin, Wagin, Lake Grace, Kojonup, Katanning, Gnowangerup and Mt Barker next month to assist those planning for retirement. Centrelink Media release Western Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_free_fis_great_southern.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_centrelink_recovery_worker_returns_to_kalgoorlie.htm Kalgoorlie local and Centrelink Customer Service Adviser, Nadia Arnold, has recently returned from three weeks in Queensland assisting flood affected families at recovery centres in Brisbane and Ipswich. Centrelink Media release Western Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_centrelink_recovery_worker_returns_to_kalgoorlie.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_bushfire_assistance_continues_on_saturday_and_sunday.htm Centrelink staff will be available at the Armadale Recovery Centre on Saturday 19 February from 8 am to 1 pm to assist bushfire-affected residents to access the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment. Centrelink Media release Western Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_bushfire_assistance_continues_on_saturday_and_sunday.htm Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_cairns_woman_convicted.htm A Cairns woman was convicted today (Wednesday February 16) of fraudulently claiming an Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment after flooding in north Queensland in early 2009. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_cairns_woman_convicted.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_flood_fraudsters_warned.htm Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen, is warning that people attempting to take advantage of the flood situation in Victoria through fraudulent claims for financial assistance will be caught. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_flood_fraudsters_warned.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_help_available_wimmera.htm Horsham-based Centrelink Rural Services Officer, Chris Marshall, is reminding people in the flood-affected Wimmera region that financial help is available directly from the Australian Government. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_help_available_wimmera.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mobile_office_wimmera.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will provide assistance to residents who have been affected by the floods when it visits the towns of Halls Gap, Dimboola, Jeparit and Warracknabeal this week. Centrelink Media release Victoria http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11vic_mobile_office_wimmera.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_centrelink_opens_weekend.htm Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen, today said a number of Centrelink offices in Northern Queensland will open this weekend from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_centrelink_opens_weekend.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_wellbeing_workshops.htm Centrelink is hosting wellbeing workshops for women in Carnarvon and the Gascoyne Junction who have been affected by the recent flood. Centrelink Media release Western Australia http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11wa_wellbeing_workshops.htm Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_government_allies_pitch_in_with_flood_assistance.htm Centrelink today thanked other Australian Government bodies for helping process more than 300,000 claims for disaster recovery payments due to the recent flooding that has devastated Queensland and hit NSW and Victoria. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_government_allies_pitch_in_with_flood_assistance.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_mobile_office_visits_skipton_creswick_and_clunes.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office will visit Skipton, Creswick and Clunes this week to provide assistance to residents who have been affected by the floods. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_mobile_office_visits_skipton_creswick_and_clunes.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_victorian_flood_victims_encouraged_to_claim.htm Flood-affected people in Victoria are being urged to take advantage of the financial help available directly from the Australian Government. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_victorian_flood_victims_encouraged_to_claim.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_deniliquin_centrelink_helps_with_floods.htm The flood-ravaged Queensland town of Grantham is a long way from Deniliquin, but for Deniliquin-based Centrelink Rural Services Officer (RSO) Matthew van Zeyl it will be his new home for as long as he is needed there. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/11nat_deniliquin_centrelink_helps_with_floods.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_floods_scam.htm Centrelink today warned about scam phone calls and text messages that aim to defraud people of their Australian Government Disaster Recovery payments. Centrelink Media release National http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nat_floods_scam.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_goodna_grateful_customers.htm Goodna residents Stephen McHugh and Ian Surawski were grateful for the chance to apply for Australian Government recovery payments at the Shiloh Church in Goodna. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_goodna_grateful_customers.htm Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nsw_kempsey_flood.htm Centrelink staff in Kempsey are pitching in to help out with the recovery effort for flood affected areas of Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Centrelink Media release New South Wales http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11nsw_kempsey_flood.htm Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_mobile_office.htm The Australian Government Mobile Office which was due to tour the Brisbane Valley and South Burnett regions next week has been unable to continue its regular itinerary due to the Queensland floods. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_mobile_office.htm Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_assistance_weekend.htm Centrelink's Queensland Incident Controller, Paul McNae today said Centrelink in Rockhampton and Emerald will extend business hours over the weekend, opening from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Centrelink Media release Queensland http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/media/11qld_assistance_weekend.htm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mhs.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/01/4_january_2011_-_flood-affected_residents_urged_to_apply_for_assistance.php Acting Attorney-General Brendan OConnor and Minister for Human Services Tanya Plibersek today encouraged the thousands of residents significantly affected by some of the worst flooding in Queenslands history to lodge a claim for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP). Centrelink Media release National http://www.mhs.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/01/4_january_2011_-_flood-affected_residents_urged_to_apply_for_assistance.php Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT