Using BasicsCard over the Alice Springs show weekend

Northern Territory media release
Monday, 28 June 2010

Centrelink is reminding income-managed customers that they need to contact Centrelink to discuss options available to them if they want to use income-managed funds to attend the Alice Springs show.

Centrelink Area Manager for Area North Australia, Barbara Causon, said that Centrelink recognises that many people will be travelling in to Alice Springs for the show and the agency can help income-managed customers attend.

"Customers are able to use their income-managed funds to pre-purchase tickets to the show if all of their foreseeable priority needs have been met." Ms Causon said.

"This needs to be arranged through Centrelink by cheque payment to the Show Society for pre-purchased tickets."

BasicsCards will not be accepted anywhere at the showgrounds.

Customers can also access priority needs while in Alice Springs using their BasicsCard at approved BasicsCard merchants.

Income Managed customers need to contact Centrelink on the Income Management Line 13 2594 or attend a Centrelink office to discuss options available to them if they would like to attend the show.

For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.