Wednesday 22 December 2010

Centrelink finally comes to Iluka once a month and Yamba getting an upgrade


Welcome news delivered via Federal Labor MP Janelle Saffin's media release on 20 December 2010:

Page MP Janelle Saffin is delighted to be able to advise residents of Iluka that there will soon be a Centrelink presence in their town.

“I had been approached by a number of people in Iluka wanting to have easier access to contact with people from Centrelink.

“There are a significant number of people on pensions and other benefits in the town and I took up the issue on their behalf.

“Now I’m pleased to report that early in the new year Centrelink officers will visit Iluka on a monthly basis.

“This trial will be evaluated in April, and will give Centrelink a clearer understanding of the service needs of the community.

“Meanwhile I am advised that Centrelink’s Yamba office is expected to open around the middle of 2011.

“So this will mean better access to services across the lower Clarence,” Ms Saffin said.

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