A one-stop-shop on tour across our region over coming weeks will offer residents advice on everything from taxation to the nbn.
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Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said the additional services are open to everyone.
"Australia is a big country and we love it because of that fact but the tyranny of distance means people living in rural communities can be isolated from the services they need and deserve," Mr Joyce said.
"That's why we are delivering the services to them with a number of government providers travelling the length of the New England to provide face-to-face meetings and information for local residents."
The tour starts in Manilla on Monday August 26, with outreach sessions being held at 10 locations in the region including Barraba, Bingara, Warialda, Inverell, Walcha, Uralla, Tenterfield, Guyra and Glen Innes.
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Assistance will be available from government representatives including the Department of Human Services mobile centre, Australian Taxation Office, nbn local, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Rural Financial Counsellors, Rural Resilience Program, Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, Local Land Services, NSW Farmers, The Salvation Army, Rotary, Friendly Faces, SafeWork NSW and TAFE NSW.
And for those struggling with the drought, the outreach sessions will also be available to provide information from health providers, contact with local charities distributing drought relief, telecommunications support and advice on drought recovery.
Some locations will also have a business breakfast hosted by nbn local, which will provide information on the new nbn business solution finder, how to make sure you are on a business plan that is suitable for your needs, nbn business grade product information, tips to ensure businesses are getting the most out of their nbn internet connection, scam awareness, the new Sky Muster Plus satellite service, the ICT Channel Program and general advice about the network.
Where and when:
Manilla
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00 AM - 2PM
Where: Manilla Small Town Hall, Manilla Street
Barraba
27/08/2019 Tuesday Barraba Business Breakfast 7:30-9AM
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10.00 AM - 2PM
Where: The Mall, Queen Street
Bingara
28/08/2019 Wednesday Bingara Business Breakfast 7:30-9AM
28/08/2019 Wednesday
Community Assistance Outreach Event - Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00AM - 2PM
Where: The Roxy Theatre, 74 Maitland Street, Bingara
Warialda
29/08/2019 Thursday Warialda Business Breakfast 7:30-9AM
29/08/2019 Thursday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00 AM - 2PM
Where: Warialda Town Hall, Hope Street
Week 2
Inverell
3/09/2019 Tuesday Inverell Business Breakfast 7:30-9AM
3/09/2019 Tuesday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00AM - 2PM
Where: Inverell Equestrian Centre, Cameron Street
Walcha
4/09/2019 Wednesday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00AM-2PM
Where: McHatton Park, Fitzroy Street, Walcha
Uralla
5/09/2019 Thursday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00-2PM
Where: Uralla Memorial, Hall Salisbury Street, Uralla
Week 3
Tenterfield
17/09/2019 Tuesday Tenterfield Business Breakfast 7:30 -9AM
17/09/2019 Tuesday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00 AM - 2PM
Where: Memorial Hall and Multipurpose Centre (RSL Pavillion), 96 Molesworth Street
Guyra
18/09/2019 Wednesday
Community Assistance Outreach Event- Drought Communities One Stop Shop
When: 10:00 AM - 2PM
Where: TBC
Glen Innes
19/09/2019 Thursday Glen Innes Business Breakfast 7:30AM - 9AM
19/09/2019 Thursday
When: 10:00 AM - 2PM
Where: Glen Innes, Services Club 120, Grey Street
