Mobile support is on its way

Small towns assisted by roving services 

THE Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre has been travelling through the Nicholls electorate to provide support to regional communities. Staff from the Golden Wattle Mobile Service Centre come on-site to help with essential government services, including Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services.

Federal Member, Damian Drum, said anyone with questions relating to Centrelink or Medicare should head down and talk to the Golden Wattle staff.

“Staff on board Golden Wattle provide friendly face-to-face services, information and support tailored to customers in these rural and regional communities,” Mr Drum said.

“They’re able to help with Centrelink claims, Medicare registrations and a number of other essential government services.”

Damian Drum, said the versatility of the Mobile Service Centres means they can quickly move to different regions and are often one of the first points of contact for people following an emergency.

“The trucks have been involved in 28 emergency responses where crews have spent over 400 days in around 300 different communities,” Mr Drum said. “Mobile Service Centre staff have assisted more than 20,000 people affected by natural disasters.”

The specific location of Mobile Service Centres is available on the Services Australia website at servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice