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Queensland Financial Information Service seminars
Financial Information Service seminars are grouped into seminar suites according to their target audience. Select a seminar title for information on topics covered and seminar locations and dates.
For information on how to book into a seminar, refer to the Financial Information Service seminars page.
Seminar suite: Planning for retirement
Seminar suite: Getting ready for retirement
Seminar suite: Living in retirement
Seminar suite: General interest
Seminar suite: Planning for retirement
'Creating wealth - getting started' seminar
Topics covered:
- Getting started
- Asset classes and risk
- Strategies and product types
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street |
19 May, 10.30 am to 11.30 am |
| Cleveland | Pacific Resort, 128 Middle Street |
25 July, 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm |
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'Understanding superannuation' seminar
Topics covered:
- How superannuation works
- Who can contribute
- Accumulations and options within funds
- Access to superannuation
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street |
19 May, 9.00 am to 10.15 am |
| Mt Ommaney | Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road |
29 May, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm |
| Capalaba | Capalaba Library, Noelene Street |
12 July 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm |
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Seminar suite: Getting ready for retirement
'Age Pension and your choices' seminar
Topics covered:
- Income and assets tests
- Deeming investments
- Concession issues and tax issues
- Your retirement choices
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Ommaney | Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road |
22 May, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm |
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'Understanding retirement income streams' seminar
Topics covered:
- How income streams work
- Options available
- Tax and Centrelink assessment
- The consequences of your choices
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| North Rockhampton | Centrelink Office, 190-194 Musgrave Street |
16 May, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm |
| Southport | Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street |
19 May, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm |
| Hervey Bay | Centrelink Hervey Bay, 6-10 Hunter Street, Pialba |
5 June, 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
| Mt Ommaney | Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road |
5 June, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm |
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Seminar suite: Living in retirement
'Understanding your pension' seminar
Topics covered:
- Choices and consequences
- Making the most of your pension
- Centrelink assessment issues
- Rights and obligations
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay | Hervey Bay Centrelink, 6-10 Hunter Street, Pialba |
22 May, 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
| North Rockhampton | Centrelink Office, 190-194 Musgrave Street |
30 May, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm |
| Robina | Robina Centrelink Seniors & Carers, Level 5, Robina Town Centre, Town Centre Drive |
5 June, 9.00 am to 10.00 am |
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'Accommodation options in retirement' seminar
Topics covered:
- Your choice to own or not
- How financial considerations can alter choice
- Centrelink assessment for each choice
- Financial advantages and disadvantages
| Location | Venue | Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | Pacific Resort, 128 Middle Street |
29 August, 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm |
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Seminar suite: General interest
'Financial planning and choosing a financial planner' seminar
Topics covered:
- Fees and costs
- Disclosure rules
- The financial planning process
- What to consider when choosing a financial planner
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Springwood | Springwood Motor Inn, 145-147 Barbaralla Drive |
22 May 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm |
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'Investing with safety' seminar
Topics covered:
- Investment choices
- Investing with safety
- Global economy- investment impacts
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Cairns City Library, 151 Abbott Street |
22 May, 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm |
| Hervey Bay | Hervey Bay Centrelink, 6-10 Hunter Street, Pialba |
29 May, 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
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'Reducing your mortgage' seminar
Topics covered:
- Financing options
- Different strategies
- Is now the best time to reduce your mortgage
- Maintaining a balance - other options
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Springwood | Springwood Motor Inn, 145-147 Barbaralla Drive |
22 May 7.45 pm to 8.45 pm |
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'Working beyond age pension age' seminar
Topics covered:
- Your choices at Age Pension Age
- Pension Bonus Scheme
- How the income test works
- Taxation and superannuation initiatives
| Location | Venue | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Cairns City Library, 151 Abbott Street |
19 June, 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm |
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