Almost 600 people have accessed state government services and savings at Tenterfield's new Service NSW Centre since it opened its doors in December, Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Adam Marshall announced last week.
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Mr Marshall joined Tenterfield Shire Mayor Peter Petty and Service NSW Regional Manager Jeremy Conlon to unveil a plaque at the Service NSW centre located at the Henry Parkes Plaza last Friday.
Mr Marshall said it was great to see locals had been quick to use the popular Cost of Living interview service. Staff have helped customers to save an average of $722.20 through government rebates.
"Around 70 government rebates and savings are available through Service NSW," Mr Marshall said. "It's great to see residents taking the opportunity to find out what they can do to put their hard-earned money back in their pockets."
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One of those savings is the Active Kids and Creative Kids program, which provides $100 vouchers to cover the cost of participation in sport and cultural activities.
As the start of the new school year approaches, Mr Marshall urges parents to make the most of the initiative. So far this financial year, Tenterfield Shire residents have accessed 944 Active Kids and 89 Creative Kids vouchers.
Tenterfield residents most often use the service centre for motor vehicle transactions such as renewing licences and registrations, transferring registrations, and changing details and addresses.
Customers can also get a birth certificate, or apply for a Seniors Card. From the end of January, they will be able to access the $250 Seniors Transport Card through the Service NSW branch.
Mr Marshall said Service NSW would also be a great benefit to Tenterfield's business community.
"I'm pleased to say this facility has already created one new job in the town. The two former Tenterfield Motor Registry staff have been retained and will also work in Service NSW," he said.
"Due to the ongoing drought and bushfires, Tenterfield's economy has struggled, and the loss of Target Country from Henry Parkes Plaza was a real blow for the town.
"I'm glad the State Government has chosen that venue to establish Service NSW. I expect we will see increased foot traffic return to Henry Parkes Plaza, which will benefit other business like the butcher and chemist who operate out of the shopping complex."
Further information on Service NSW is available at www.service.nsw.gov.au