Federal Member for Cowper  Pat Conaghan says residents in five local communities will have easy access to government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services during  a visit by the Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle.

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

These trucks deliver easy access to essential government services such as Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services and have assisted almost 160,000 customers since 2006.

“Residents in Willawarrin, South West Rocks, Taylors Arm, Scotts Head and Bowraville will scheduled for a visit from Golden Wattle. The visits started on Friday February 5,” he said.

“Golden Wattle delivers tailored support and information to people in rural and regional communities.

“These trucks are purpose-built to replicate a service centre, complete with the latest technology.

“As it continues its travel through the region, it will provide a great deal of support for locals by offering face-to-face services such as help with Centrelink claims, Medicare registrations and other online services.”

Residents can still conduct Centrelink and Medicare business online, however staff on Golden Wattle can still help support locals and make sure they’re confident in completing their business with these services online.

The trucks have collectively travelled over 900,000 kilometres and visited more than 5,200 communities.

The Golden Wattle will be in South West Rocks on Tuesday and Wednesday February 9 and 10; Taylors Arm on Thursday February 11; Scotts Head on Friday February 12 and Bowraville on Monday February 15 and Tuesday February 16. Willawarrin was visited on Friday February 5.