‘One Stop Shop’ for govt advice coming to town near you

Face-to-face advice and assistance will be available on the Northern Rivers next month.

ONE STOP SHOP: A Federal Government 'One Stop Shop' is visiting Northern NSW next month to provide advice and support for rural and regional Australians facing tough and challenging times.

A Federal Government ‘One Stop Shop’ is visiting Northern NSW next month to provide advice and support for rural and regional Australians facing tough and challenging times.

The National Drought and Flood Agency has announced it will join the region in the first week of March, 2021.

The Agency will provide people with support and advice on living through the immediate and

longer-term effects of drought, as well as other challenges impacting rural Australians such

as bushfires and COVID-19.

Mobile Service Centre staff offer face-to-face information about Australian Government

payments and services.

The events are a great opportunity to find out what support is available during challenging

times – no appointment necessary.

According to the Agency’s website, they are able to provide information and advice to all residents including: older Australians, families, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.

An agency spokeswoman said they also; “want to hear back from the community about what drought support is working and what needs improvement, so we can feed back to all levels of Government.”

How to access the One Stop Shop

Tuesday 2 March – Evans Head

Outside Council office 9am-4pm, Woodburn St, Evans Head

Wednesday 3 March – Casino

Casino Civic Centre, 10am-2pm, 35 Walker St, Casino

Thursday 4 March – Nimbin

Outside Neighbourhood Centre, 10am-4pm, Cullen St, Nimbin

Friday 5 March – Federal

Federal Memorial Hall, 10am-2.30pm, Old Bruce Highway, Federal

Visit www.droughtandflood.gov.au