The mobile service centre will make its way to Kyabram on February 1 and February 2 running from 9am to 4pm, the mobile centre will be situated opposite the Community Centre on Lake Rd.
Offering a wide range of services open to anyone who needs assistance, the centres provide support to regional communities, including families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.
Wi-fi is available on the Mobile Centres for visitors.
Staff from Services Australia travel with the centres and are readily available to assist with a range of queries, including:
• Registering and using the agency’s online services
• New claims for Centrelink payments
• Updating and confirming Centrelink and Medicare information
• Information on how financial matters may impact on payments
• Assistance with payment and service options
• Rural payment entitlements for eligible farmers
• Non-cash Medicare transactions
• Enrolling for and issuing new Medicare cards
• Updating and re-issuing Medicare cards
Mobile service centres travel extensively throughout rural and regional Australia and to disaster affected areas to provide help and support. They are also accessible to those with a disability.
For more information on the Mobile Service Centres, visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice or Services Australia Facebook page.