Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is travelling through East Gippsland Shire offering locals easy access to Medicare, Centrelink, National Disability Insurance Scheme, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs services.
Blue Gum will visit:
– Bruthen on Monday, February 19, near the Bruthen Mechanics Hall, Main Street (9am to 4pm)
– Nowa Nowa on Tuesday, February 20, adjacent to the general store, Princes Highway (9am to 4pm)
– Marlo on Wednesday, February 21, Marlo Hotel car park, Argyle Parade (9am to 3pm)
– Orbost on Thursday, February 22, near the library, Ruskin Street (9am to 3pm)
Mobile Service 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 help with Centrelink claims, Medicare registrations, and accessing online services.
Information about National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.