Free financial information seminars in Norwood
South Australia media release
Monday, 12 July 2010
Centrelink is conducting a series of free seminars this month to assist those wanting information on investing for the future.
The free seminars, to be held in Norwood on 20 July and 27 July, will focus on wealth creation and understanding superannuation.
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, salary sacrifice/packaging and Centrelink payments and services.
Centrelink Financial Information Service (FIS) coordinator for South Australia, Glenn Trenwith, says the seminars are repeated on a six-monthly cycle and 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," Glenn said.
"FIS officers are in the unique position of being able to offer unbiased financial information to members of the local community," Glenn said.
"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 it’s important to remember FIS officers are not financial planners.
"We don’t sell advice or purchase investment products, and FIS officers aren’t able to make decisions on anyone’s pension or financial choices," Glenn said.
Bookings are essential. To book, please call the FIS Booking Service on 13 6357 and quote the Centrelink Norwood Customer Service Centre.
For more details of the seminar series please visit the South Australia Financial Information Service seminars.
Centrelink Norwood Financial Information Service Seminars
Understanding Superannuation
- Venue: Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
- Date: Tuesday 27 July
- Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.