Centrelink celebrates NAIDOC week

South Australia media release
Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Centrelink will take part in a major community event in Port Augusta this Friday to mark NAIDOC Week

Centrelink will staff will run a stall as part of an Expo of local community organisations to be held at Gladstone Square marking the close of a series of events recognising NAIDOC Week.

Centrelink Indigenous Services Manager for SA, Lauren Callinan, said NAIDOC Week is an important celebration for Centrelink, with many events being held around the country.

"NAIDOC Week is an important time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people," Ms Callinan said.

"It’s also a great opportunity for us to recognise the Centrelink staff who have made a valuable contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers and communities."

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July, and this year’s theme is 'Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'.

"The theme of ‘Unsung Heroes' recognises the part played by the quiet achievers in the Indigenous community, both now and in the past," Ms Callinan said.

Centrelink has Indigenous Services Officers based in every state and territory, four Indigenous call centres, remote area visiting teams, and more than 180 Centrelink agents in remote communities across Australia.

Media Opportunity

When: Friday 9 July 2010, 10 am to 2 pm

Where: Gladstone Square, Port Augusta, Cnr Jervois St and Marryatt St, SA.

For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.