Free Centrelink seminars in Esperance to help plan retirement
Western Australia Media Release
Monday, 18 October 2010
Centrelink is encouraging people thinking about options for retirement to contact the free FIS for specialist information.
FIS Officer, Elisabeth Hawkins will be visiting Esperance next week and said Centrelink is holding free public seminars to help people plan for their retirement.
"We’re running two free information seminars on retirement options in Esperance next week to help people understand what assistance they may be entitled to in later years," Elisabeth said.
"The aim of the seminars is to provide information that helps people achieve a better retirement lifestyle through the best use of their own resources. It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your financial future."
Planning for retirement can sometimes feel like a daunting prospect, but the FIS provides unbiased information in a way that’s easy to understand.
The seminars will address some of the commonly asked questions around rural succession, life interests, gifting, concessions, pension income and assets tests, investment options, taxation and Age Pension and the transition to retirement.
Elisabeth is also available for free personal appointments from Tuesday 26 October to Friday, 29 October.
"Appointment times are filling up fast," Elisabeth said.
"I encourage anyone who would like assistance to understand their financial affairs to make an appointment with me as soon as possible."
The FIS is a free and independent service from Centrelink that provides practical information on savings and wealth creation, superannuation, managed investments, taxation and Centrelink matters.
"Our aim is to help people gain confidence to deal with financial matters and to understand their own financial affairs, especially as they draw closer to retirement," said Elisabeth.
"FIS Officers aren’t financial planners - we don’t sell advice or purchase investment products, or make decisions on anyone’s pension or financial choices.
"Because we don’t have any commercial interests to support, we’re in the unique position of being able to offer unbiased financial information to members of the local community."
To attend a seminar or to make a personal appointment with Elisabeth, call 1800 632 234 or visit the Esperance Centrelink Customer Service Centre, located at 58 The Esplanade, Esperance.
Session information
Centrelink and Succession Planning
- When: Monday, 25 October at 6:30 pm
- Where: Esperance Bay Yacht club, The Esplanade, Esperance
Understanding Retirement Income Streams
- When: Wednesday, 27 October at 6:30 pm
- Where: Esperance Bay Yacht club, The Esplanade, Esperance
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink Media Contact.