General News
29 October, 2022
Assistance van locations confirmed
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is supporting flood affected communities in the central and central north regions of Victoria next week, to help people claim disaster payments as well as access Centrelink, Medicare and...
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is supporting flood affected communities in the central and central north regions of Victoria next week, to help people claim disaster payments as well as access Centrelink, Medicare and Department of Veterans’ Affairs services.
Services Australia yesterday confirmed Blue Gum will visit:
Boort on Monday 31 October opposite the Information Centre, Godfrey Street (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Donald on Tuesday 1 November near Donald Mall, Woods Street (9:30am to 4:30pm)
Charlton on Wednesday 2 November in front of the Shire Office, High Street (9:30am to 4:30pm)
Bridgewater on Thursday 3 November near the Post Office, Eldon Street (9:30am to 4:30pm)
Echuca on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November, location TBC (9:30am to 4:30pm)
The most up-to-date information about flood support is available at servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasterevents
Information about where to find Services Australia staff in flood-affected areas is available at servicesaustralia.gov.au/findusdisaster
About Mobile Service Centres
Mobile Services Centres are 20 tonne trucks operated by staff from Services Australia, providing regional and rural Australians with friendly face-to-face service and tailored support. Staff on board this trip can also help with:
state flood relief information and referral
social work support and counselling
eligibility checks for other Centrelink and Medicare payments and services
accessing online services
community referrals for customers who are not naturally connected with services.
Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.