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Tag: financial information service
Three decades of financial information
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Department of Human Services’ Financial Information Service (FIS), which has helped millions of Australians over the past three decades.
Financial “Yoda” retires after 40 year career
When Gold Coast man Russell Lenehan chose to spend his gap year working as a public servant, little did he know it would lead to a career spanning five decades – and the title of financial Yoda from his colleagues!
Dementia Awareness Month – Panel discussion
September is Dementia Awareness Month and the Department of Human Services has been working closely with Dementia Australia…
Podcast: Key things to think about for your retirement
Whether you’ve already retired or are planning for retirement, you might be wondering what government payments and services you’re eligible for or what happens if your financial situation changes.
Podcast: Your retirement – money matters
If you’re planning for retirement, you might have some questions about what happens once you’ve retired. Which of your financial assets could impact your pension? Where can you find more information?
Free financial information from Dubbo to Bourke and in between
Not many of the Department of Human Services staff do their job in a shearing shed or catch chooks while they’re on duty, but Darienne Keizer has.
Live, pray and learn at Quang Minh Buddhist Temple
Once a year, the Quang Minh Buddhist Temple in Melbourne is transformed into a hub to provide valuable information about the Department of Human Services’ payments and services.
Farmers get steer on succession planning
Passing a farm from one generation to the next may have a knock-on effect for older farmers planning to apply for the Age Pension in retirement.
Big Bonang Arvo a great big success
It’s a long and winding road to Bonang, in rural Victoria but well worth the trip when the opportunity arises to reach out to the local community and give information about the Department of Human Services’ payments and services.