Free Financial Information Seminars in Marion
South Australia media release
Monday, 19 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 Marion during July and August will focus on wealth creation and understanding superannuation.
Run by Centrelink’s Financial Information Service (FIS), the ‘Getting Started’ seminars focus on providing practical information on savings and wealth creation, superannuation, income streams, salary sacrifice/packaging and Centrelink payments and services.
Centrelink FIS Co-ordinator, SA, Glenn Trenwith, says the seminars, which are aimed at all ages, 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.
"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, Glenn points out, 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.
Seminar dates and locations
Centrelink Marion CSC – Venue: Marion Sports & Community Club, Sturt Rd, Marion
Creating Wealth – Getting Started Wednesday 28 July 2010 – 6 pm
Investing with Safety Wednesday 4 August 2010 – 6 pm
Understanding Superannuation Wednesday 11 August 2010 – 6 pm
Reducing Your Mortgage Wednesday 18 August 2010 – 6 pm
Bookings are essential on 13 63 57 (please quote the Centrelink Service Centre when booking)
For full details of the seminar series please check South Australia Financial Information Service seminars.
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.