Wantirna Centrelink celebrates National Families Week
Victoria media release
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Wantirna Centrelink is hosting a morning tea at Knox Library as part of this year's National Families Week (15–21 May) celebrations.
Wantirna Centrelink Manager, Melissa Thompson, said that all families in the Knox area are welcome to join in the festivities.
"A morning tea will be held at the library for parents and children attending story time. Centrelink will run an information session on payments and services for families, and there will also be specialists talking about childhood development and early childhood education.
"The theme for National Families Week 2010 is 'The best start: Supporting happy, healthy childhoods,'" Melissa said.
"The focus this year is on encouraging everyone to explore ways in which they can provide the best start for children.
"Centrelink is a major supporter of National Families Week and recognises the important role families play in our lives and in our community."
Melissa said Families Week is also a good opportunity to remind Centrelink customers who are currently receiving Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Benefit to estimate their income for the 2010–2011 financial year.
"There are a number of ways that customers can do this, including by telephone or returning the completed form included with their letter.
"Families also have the convenience of updating their family income estimate online using Centrelink’s Online Services."
To provide your income estimate for the 2010–11 financial year, visit the Centrelink website or phone 13 6150.
Media opportunity
- What: Families Week celebration: Children's storytime, morning tea and information sessions (dietician on child development, early childhood educator and Centrelink on Family Assistance payments)
- Where: Knox Library, 425 Wantirna Highway, Burwood South
- When: Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 10 am to 11:30 am
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink media contact.