Mobile Office provides extra support for Young
New South Wales Media Release
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
The Australian Government Mobile Office has been diverted to Young to provide extra support to those affected after Burrangong Meat Processors was placed into receivership.
The Mobile Office will be available in Young outside Centrelink at 130 Lovell Street from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesday 16 February, Wednesday 17 February and Thursday 18 February.
The Mobile Office provides access to government services for people living in rural communities by bringing together many services and payments offered through Centrelink and Medicare Australia.
"We understand this is a really difficult time for the workers and their families, so we urge all those affected to contact us so they can better understand their options," said Mobile Office Team Leader, Kathy Sack.
Kathy said the Centrelink Rural Services Officers, Rural Social Workers and Psychologists and Medicare Australia staff on board can assist with a wide range of services, including:
- new claims for a wide range of Centrelink payments
- updating Centrelink and Medicare Australia customer information
- confirming customer documents and supporting information
- information on how financial matters may impact on Centrelink payments
- payment and service options to suit individual circumstances
- drought assistance claims for farmers and small businesses that depend on agriculture for their livelihood
- non-cash Medicare Australia transactions such as arranging cheque or EFTPOS claim payments
- Medicare Australia enrolments
- social work support and referrals.
"The versatility of the Mobile Office means we can adapt the services we offer to suit the specific needs of the community and its people."
"I'd encourage people to come down and visit us when we are in Young and take a look inside the Mobile Office. We're in your community and here to help."
Australian Government Mobile Office will visit Young:
Where: Outside Centrelink, 130 Lovell Street, Young
When: Tuesday 16 February, Wednesday 17 February, Thursday 18 February, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.