New Centrelink service centre for Meekatharra
Western Australia Media Release
Monday, 18 October 2010
Centrelink customers in Meekatharra are enjoying the benefits of Centrelink’s newest Remote Area Service Centre, after the office opened on Monday 11 October 2010.
The new service centre at Lot 18, Main Street, Meekatharra, has replaced the former site on the corner of Darlot and High Street, Meekatharra.
Centrelink Meekatharra Manager, Debranne Geeves, said the new building, which was purpose built by Yulella Aboriginal Corporation after winning an open tender, better suits the needs of Centrelink customers and staff.
"Customers have told us they are delighted with the facilities in the new service centre," Debranne said.
"The new centre features a modern design that creates a comfortable atmosphere for customers to conduct their business with staff in relaxed surroundings.”
"There are now two self service computers and four self service phones to assist customers conduct their Centrelink business.
"We also now have a waiting area for customers, meeting facilities and an interview room," Debranne said.
Debranne credits many of the new features to feedback received from local customers.
"Customer feedback plays a major role in the way Centrelink does business and has provided us with valuable input into the new office’s design and services," she said
The service centre offers the full range of Centrelink services for all community members.
The new Centrelink Meekatharra Remote Area Service Centre is located at Lot 18, Main Street, Meekatharra and is open from 8 am to 4 pm, closed 12:30pm to 1:30 pm, weekdays
For more information, telephone the relevant Centrelink Media Contact.