Free financial information seminars in Parramatta
New South Wales media release
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars in Parramatta to assist those wanting information on investing for the future.
The free seminars will be held at the Parramatta Centrelink customer service centre every Tuesday during September and October.
Run by Centrelink’s Financial Information Service, the seminars focus on providing practical information on savings and wealth creation, superannuation, income streams, salary sacrifice/packaging and Centrelink payments and services.
Local area Financial Information Service (FIS) coordinator, Steve Zajac, says the seminars are a free and independent service open to everyone.
"You don’t have to be a Centrelink customer to attend one of these seminars, which assist people to achieve a better retirement lifestyle through the best use of their own resources.
"FIS officers are in the unique position of being able to offer unbiased financial information to members of the local community," Steve said.
"Our aim is to help people gain confidence to deal with financial matters and to be able to understand their own financial affairs. The seminars alert people to the risk levels of different financial strategies and products and explain the role of financial industry professionals.
"It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your financial future, but it’s important to remember FIS officers are not financial planners.
"We don’t sell advice or purchase investment products, and FIS officers aren’t able to make decisions on anyone’s pension or financial choices," Steve said.
To attend a Financial Information Service seminar, bookings are essential.
To book, please call the FIS Booking Service on 13 6357 and quote the Parramatta Centrelink customer service centre, or email fis.seminar.bookings@centrelink.gov.au
Financial Information Service seminars
Location: Centrelink Parramatta, George and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta (behind the Family Court)
Time: All seminars begin at 6 pm.
| Seminar | Date |
|---|---|
| Understanding Your Superannuation | Tuesday 14 September 2010 |
| Understanding Retirement Income Streams | Tuesday 21 September 2010 |
| Understanding Shares | Tuesday 28 September 2010 |
| Understanding Managed Investments | Tuesday 5 October 2010 |
| Borrowing to Invest | Tuesday 12 October 2010 |
| Financial Planning & Choosing a Financial Planner | Tuesday 19 October 2010 |
| Running Your Own Superannuation Fund | Tuesday 26 October 2010 |
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.