Child support staff visit
Staff from the Child Support Agency provided information on child support at the Ettalong Centrelink office on February 10.
Private appointments were offered to "give parents the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns about child support face-to-face with a customer service officer".
"The impact of separation can be overwhelming, and parents will have many concerns as everyone in the family adjusts to their new circumstances, but with the goodwill and cooperation of both parents many families manage the challenges very well," said the agency's state manager Ms Mina Podbereski.
"It's important for parents to get access to the support services they need and understand all their options when it comes to child support.
Ms Podbereski said if parents were unable to attend the information appointment service they could find detailed information about child support, their rights and responsibilities and support services available for separated families at www.csa.gov.au
"The Child Support Agency Gosford Regional Service Centre will be visiting Ettalong often, so if customers missed the latest visit, they are welcome to call and make an appointment for the next visit," Ms Podbereski said.
"Customers can also make an appointment at the Gosford Regional Service Centre at 9 Watt St, Gosford.
For more information on the personal appointment sessions parents phone 131 272 and ask for the Gosford Regional Service Centre.
Press release, 5 Feb 2009
Child Support Agency