The Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle is again travelling through the Loddon Mallee region to provide support to rural and regional communities nearby.

Mobile Service Centre staff help customers with essential government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services.

Golden Wattle is one of three trucks in the Mobile Service Centre fleet operated by Services Australia.

Federal Member for Mallee and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anne Webster said it is important that communities in rural and remote areas are able to access essential government services easily.

“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,” Dr Webster said.

“For many communities across Mallee, distance and location is a significant barrier to service access. My hope is that all those who need to access services are able to plan and do so when the Golder Wattle truck is in their town.

“Anyone with Centrelink or Medicare questions should head down and talk to the staff aboard Golden Wattle.                                                                                                                                        

“Staff on board provide friendly face-to-face services, information and support tailored to customers in these rural and regional communities.

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

All of the services provided on Golden Wattle are offered with strict COVID-19 safety precautions in place.

Mobile Service Centre locations:

WhereWhenPyramid Hill, near the Neighbourhood House, Kelly Street29 August, 9:30 am to 4:00 pmBoort, opposite the Information Centre, Godfrey Street30 August, 9 am to 4 pmBirchip, in front of Memorial Park, Cumming Avenue31 August, 9 am to 4 pmWedderburn, near Jacka Park, Chapel Street1 September, 9 am to 3 pmBridgewater, Mobile Library Site, Lyndhurst Street5 September, 9:30 am to 4:00 pmDonald, near Donald Mall, Woods Street6 September, 9 am to 4 pmCharlton, in front of the Shire Office, High Street7 September, 9 am to 4 pmSt Arnaud, near the Town Hall, Napier Street8 September, 9 am to 4 pmSt Arnaud, near the Town Hall, Napier Street9 September, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

More detailed information about the Mobile Service Centres’ upcoming stopping locations will be made available on the Services Australia website at: servicesaustralia.gov.au