Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Centrelink seminars for Ansett staff

CENTRELINK is holding information seminars around the country this week for workers affected by the suspension of Ansett Airlines services, Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony said today.

“Although the future employment of many workers remains uncertain, the Government is ensuring Ansett staff are well informed about assistance they may be eligible for from Centrelink.

“The seminars will also be an opportunity for people to register an intent to claim so they can be paid income support from the earliest possible date, should that be necessary,” Mr Anthony said.

Anyone who needs more information can phone Centrelink on 13 28 50.

Centrelink Seminars for Ansett Workers

Queensland
Location Date Time
Brisbane,
443 Queen Street, Fifth Floor
For bookings contact
1800 050 004
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (18,19 and 20 September) 9.30 am
1.30 pm
Tweed Heads,
100 Blundell Boulevard,
Tweed Heads South
Monday and Tuesday (17 and 18 September) 10.30 am
3.30 pm
Palm Beach
1085-1087 Gold Coast Highway
Palm Beach
Monday and Tuesday (17 and 18 September) 10.30 am
3.30 pm

Seminars will also be held in Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, Gladstone and Mt Isa at a time to be confirmed. People wishing to attend these seminars should drop into their local offices to book a place.

Tasmania
Location Date Time
Hobart
Hobart Vista Hotel
Harrington Street
Wednesday, (19 September) 10.00 am
Launceston
Pilgrim Uniting Church Hall
Patterson Street
Tuesday, (18 September) 10.00 am
South Australia
Location Date Time
Adelaide
Commonwealth Centre Theatrette
Commonwealth Centre
55 Currie Street
Ground Floor
For bookings contact:
(08) 8403 3020
(08) 8403 3039
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, (19, 20 and 21 September) 1pm
3pm Wednesday and Thursday9am Friday
1pm
3pm
Glenelg
Patridge House
38 Patridge Street
GlenelgFor bookings contact:
(08) 8306 9000
Wednesday, (19 September) 1pm
3pm
Noarlunga
1st Floor Centrelink Office
Ramsay Walk
Noarlunga CentreFor bookings contact:
(08) 8307 0053
Thursday, (20 September) 2pm
Kilkenny
1st Floor Kilkenny Centre
For bookings contact:
(08) 8403 5060
Wednesday and Thursday (18 and 19 September) 2pm
Salisbury
Salisbury Centrelink Office
Ground Floor
Gawler Street
SalisburyFor bookings contact:
(08) 8307 5547
Wednesday and Thursday (19 and 20 September) 2.30pm
Northern Territory
Location Date Time
Darwin
Cazalys Restaurant
Marrara Stadium
Marrara
Monday, (17 September) 2pm

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

People should phone (08) 9229 3077 to book a place and confirm the venue.

Victoria
Location Date Time
Broadmeadows
Hume City Hall, Cnr Pascoe Vale Road and Dimboola Street, Broadmeadows
Wednesday, (19 September) 9.30am,
11.30am
2.30pm
City
Assembly Hall, 156 Collins Street, Melbourne
Thursday, (20 September) 9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
Dandenong
Dandenong Club,
1579 Heatherton Road
(Cnr Heatherton and Stud Roads), Dandenong
Thursday (20 September) 9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
Geelong
Rosanshane Receptions, Aberdeen Street, Geelong
Wednesday, (19 September) 2.00pm
Moonee Ponds
Moonee Valley Racecourse, Committee Room Level 4, McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds
Wednesday and Friday (19 and 21 September) 9.00am
11.00am
1.00pm
3.00pm
5.00pm
Moorabbin
Kingston Arts and Cultural Centre (Sun Room), 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin
Wednesday (19 September) 9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
Mulgrave
Village Green Hotel, Cnr Fern Tree Gully and Springvale Roads,
Mulgrave
Friday, (21 September) 9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
Ringwood
Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, East Ringwood
Friday, (21 September) 9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
Sunbury
Sunbury Memorial Hall,
Barkly Street, Sunbury
Tuesday and Thursday, (18 and 20 September) 9.00am
11.00am
1.00pm
3.00pm
5.00pm

NEW SOUTH WALES

SYDNEY – Ansett employees and contractors living in the Sydney area wishing to attend Centrelink seminars should contact Centrelink on 02 9203 8888 to arrange a booking.

Other Locations
Location Date Time
Lakemba
Lakemba Centrelink Office
Corner of Lakemba and Croydon Streets
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (17, 18 and 19 September) 10.30am
3.30pm
Wagga Wagga
70 Baylis Street
Wednesday (19 September) 2.00pm
Tweed Heads,
100 Blundell Boulevard,
Tweed Heads South
Monday and Tuesday (17 and 18 September) 10.30 am
3.30 pm
Palm Beach
1085-1087 Gold Coast Highway
Palm Beach
Monday and Tuesday (17 and 18 September) 10.30 am
3.30 pm
Orange
122-124 Kite Street
Orange
Wednesday (19 September) 2.00pm
ACT
Location Date Time
Canberra
13 Lonsdale Street
Braddon
Wednesday, 19 (September) 2pm