Indigenous Specialist Officers
Centrelink's services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who
live in metropolitan, rural and remote communities include a network of
Indigenous servicing staff and Remote Visiting Teams who:
- help Indigenous groups, communities and individuals to access government
programs through Centrelink services and other resources
- visit Indigenous peoples to facilitate the delivery of income support
payments to ensure they receive their correct entitlements
- ensure Indigenous Peoples (including Community Development Employment
Project participants) are provided with equitable access to the full range of
employment related services delivered by Centrelink and that these services are
delivered in an appropriate way (whether in metropolitan, rural or remote
locations)
- inform Indigenous peoples of Centrelink services and other programs
developed to assist families and encourage the development of community
projects to strengthen families and communities
- facilitate, coordinate and/or help Indigenous peoples to access other
agencies' services and linkages with other agencies.
How can I find out more information about Indigenous Specialist
Officers?
For more information, contact your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.
