CENTRELINK/MEDICARE TO VISIT TOWNS ACROSS GIPPSLAND
May 23, 2011
Gippsland residents will have the opportunity to speak one on one with Centrelink and Medicare staff when the Mobile Service Unit (MSU) comes to town.
The MSU is an office on wheels for Centrelink and Medicare staff and is equipped with technology to help resolve any issues local residents may be experiencing.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the MSU visits were important to outlying communities and benefited residents who were unable to travel to larger towns where main offices.
Mr Chester has encouraged residents to take the opportunity to raise any Centrelink or Medicare issues with staff onboard the MSU when it visits their local town.
“Circumstances can prevent many residents in our more remote communities from travelling long distances to appear in person and speak with Centrelink or Medicare staff one on one,” Mr Chester said.
“The mobile office will be travelling in East Gippsland throughout May and June and I’d encourage local residents to take the opportunity and utilise the service when it’s in their local area.”
Locations and dates for the MSU are as follows:
Buchan Tuesday, May 24 10:30am to 4:15pm
Bruthen Wednesday, May 25 9am to 4pm
Omeo Thursday, May 26 9am to 3:45pm
Dargo Friday, May 27 10:30am to 3:15pm
Orbost Monday, May 30 9:45am to 5pm
Lakes Entrance Tuesday, May 31 9:15am to 3:45pm
Yarram Wednesday, June 1 9:30am to 4:15pm
Gormandale Thursday, June 2 9am to 3pm
Marlo Wednesday, June 22 9am to 4pm
Mallacoota Thursday, June 23 9:30am to 4:15pm
