Free Financial Information Seminars around Darwin
Northern Territory Media Release
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars to assist those wanting information on investing for the future.
The free seminars to be held around Darwin during August are designed to help attendees be more confident with investing and financial issues and assist in understanding pensions.
Run by Centrelink's Financial Information Service, the Getting Started seminars are aimed at all ages and focus on providing practical information on savings and wealth creation, superannuation, income streams, property investments, estate planning, home equity loans and Centrelink payments and services.
Centrelink Financial Information Service Officer for the NT and Kimberley WA, Terry Smith 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," Terry says.
"FIS officers are in the unique position of being able to offer unbiased financial information to members of the local community.
"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, Terry points out, FIS officers are not financial planners.
"We don't sell advice or investment products, and FIS officers aren't able to make decisions on anyone's pension or financial choices," Terry said.
Light refreshments are provided at all seminars.
Bookings are essential. Please call our Booking Service on 13 6357 to reserve your place or email fis.seminar.bookings@centrelink.gov.au.
For more information on seminars including topics, locations, dates and times, refer to Financial Information Service seminars.