Post by Banjo on Oct 29, 2014 9:54:54 GMT 7
Tell Centrelink if you go green
Young income support recipients are being reminded to keep Centrelink up-to-date if they participate in the Green Army Programme.
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said it was important for customers to tell Centrelink if they had been accepted into the programme, to ensure they received the correct payment amount while taking part.
“As with any major change to your circumstances, it is important to let Centrelink know within 14 days if you are accepted into the Green Army Programme,” Mr Jongen said.
“You can do this by taking the acceptance letter you receive from your Green Army Service Provider to your local service centre.”
Mr Jongen said participants who join the Green Army full-time will receive a Green Army allowance in place of their income support payment, while eligible part-time participants will have the option of receiving their income support payment or a portion of the Green Army allowance.
“Depending on your situation, there may also be other changes. For example, other allowances or alternative concession cards may be available, and you will meet your participation requirements by participating in the Green Army programme,” Mr Jongen said.
“Green Army projects last between 20 and 26 weeks, and it is equally important to let Centrelink know once you have completed the project and are no longer in the programme.”
Green Army projects are voluntary, and provide skills, training and experience to help 17 to 24 year olds improve employment prospects, while generating benefits for the environment and heritage places.
Anyone interested in participating can contact a Green Army Service Provider using contact details available at environment.gov.au/greenarmy.
More information for income support recipients joining the Green Army is available at humanservices.gov.au/greenarmy.
Young income support recipients are being reminded to keep Centrelink up-to-date if they participate in the Green Army Programme.
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said it was important for customers to tell Centrelink if they had been accepted into the programme, to ensure they received the correct payment amount while taking part.
“As with any major change to your circumstances, it is important to let Centrelink know within 14 days if you are accepted into the Green Army Programme,” Mr Jongen said.
“You can do this by taking the acceptance letter you receive from your Green Army Service Provider to your local service centre.”
Mr Jongen said participants who join the Green Army full-time will receive a Green Army allowance in place of their income support payment, while eligible part-time participants will have the option of receiving their income support payment or a portion of the Green Army allowance.
“Depending on your situation, there may also be other changes. For example, other allowances or alternative concession cards may be available, and you will meet your participation requirements by participating in the Green Army programme,” Mr Jongen said.
“Green Army projects last between 20 and 26 weeks, and it is equally important to let Centrelink know once you have completed the project and are no longer in the programme.”
Green Army projects are voluntary, and provide skills, training and experience to help 17 to 24 year olds improve employment prospects, while generating benefits for the environment and heritage places.
Anyone interested in participating can contact a Green Army Service Provider using contact details available at environment.gov.au/greenarmy.
More information for income support recipients joining the Green Army is available at humanservices.gov.au/greenarmy.
