Australian Government Mobile Offices

The Australian Government has been supporting rural communities through mobile drought assistance servicing since November 2006, with 2 Mobile Offices travelling extensively throughout country Australia. In response to the diverse needs of rural customers, these Mobile Offices now provide a broader range of government payments and services, making it easier for people to conduct their business with Centrelink.

The Australian Government recognises that people in rural communities deserve the best possible access to government payments and services, and that many rural residents are affected by remoteness and isolation and may need to travel greater distances to access vital services.

• About the Australian Government Mobile Offices
• Australian Government Mobile Offices schedules
• What help is available
• More information

About the Australian Government Mobile Offices

Australian Government Mobile Offices will be travelling around rural Australia to let rural communities know about the services the Australian Government is providing.

People will be able to speak to someone about the assistance available, including experts who know about working on the land, Rural Services officers and social workers, and everyone in between.

Free information on tackling depression in tough times is available on the Australian Government Mobile Offices from beyondblue: the national depression initiative.

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Australian Government Mobile Offices schedules

To find out if the Mobile Office will be rolling into your area, check the schedules below

• Australian Government Mobile Office 1 - NSW, VIC, SA and QLD
• Australian Government Mobile Office 2 - NSW, VIC, SA

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What help is available

For information about help available to rural communities affected by the drought, refer to Australian Government Drought Assistance.

For information about help available to rural communities affected by the drought in the Murray-Darling Basin, refer to Murray-Darling Basin Initiative.

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More information

• View Murray-Darling Basin Irrigation Management Grant
• View Exceptional Circumstances Exit Grant
• Read the Drought Assistance Factsheets
• View Useful Centrelink Information
• Phone the Drought Assistance line on 13 2316, the Murray-Darling Basin Assistance and Referral Line on FreeCALL™1800 050 015 or the Farmer Assistance Line on FreeCALL™1800 050 585
• Visit your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre
• Refer to Other Government Websites
• View the Minister for Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's Drought Assistance Media Releases.