Centrelink helps mums get into the groove
New South Wales media release
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Young mums in Boorowa are getting a helping hand from Centrelink as part of the ‘Getting into the groove’ program, which supports the women to engage with employment, studying and training.
The program at the Boorowa Central School has been organised by Centrelink Rural Services Officer, Rebecca Driscoll in conjunction with the Southern General Practice Network and TAFE.
Participants in the program were given the chance to ask questions and receive information about Centrelink support available at a workshop run by Rebecca, with the assistance of Megan Coddington, from Young Centrelink.
"We were able to provide information about a wide range of services and assistance available through Centrelink," Rebecca said.
"Some of the topics we talked about included help with the cost of child care as well as income support while studying.
"We understand it can be hard to find the time to travel to a Centrelink office, so we introduced the range of self-service options that are available.
"Using self-service means customers can do their routine Centrelink business online or over the phone, at a time most convenient to them."
Rebecca said the program has been a great success so far, with local organisations coming together to deliver information and support in a simple and convenient way.
"It’s great to see how Centrelink and local organisations can work together to deliver innovative programs like ‘Getting into the groove’, which can make a big difference in people’s lives."
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