Age Pension and Your Choices
(Delivered by Centrelink)
Tuesday 11th February | 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: Free Session
Learn about the qualifications for Age Pension and what your options are when you reach that time of your life. We discuss how to claim your payment and DHS services available to you. Learn the workings of the income and asset tests including terms like ‘Deeming’ and ‘Work Bonus’. Discover more about what concessions are available and what your DHS rights and obligations are. Plenty of time for questions at the end.
BOOKINGS: 136357 or email fis.seminar.bookings@humanservices.gov.au
Understanding Retirement Income Streams
(Delivered by Centrelink)
Tuesday 25th February | 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Free Session
What are retirement income streams and how do they work? Can I start one before I retire? Learn about which options you have, how they affect taxation and what impact they may have on your Age Pension entitlement. We discuss the importance of your investment choices and the types of income streams available to you. How can I make my retirement income last as long as I do? Question time at the end.
BOOKINGS:136357 or email fis.seminar.bookings@humanservices.gov.au
Understanding Superannuation
(Delivered by Centrelink)
Tuesday 18th February | 6.30.00pm – 8.30pm
Free Session
How much can you contribute to superannuation? When can you contribute to superannuation? Learn the rules about superannuation and the various types of accounts there are. We discuss your investment choices and options including Salary Sacrifice and possible taxation implications. There are many myths and facts about superannuation. Discover which ones are real and which ones aren’t. We also discuss your choices for superannuation at retirement. Plenty of time for questions at the end.
BOOKINGS: 136357 or email fis.seminar.bookings@humanservices.gov.au
‘Technology Fix IT’ – Free Service
Every Thursday commencing 23rd January | 30 minute appointments between 10.00am – 2.00pm
Technology is supposed to make life easier but this is not always the case. If you are in a pickle with your mobile phones or your tablet we have a solution for all your concerns.
Why not call us and make an appointment with Dolly who will help you understand your devices, fix up and learn how to use your mobile phone to get the most out of it.
Also show you how to protect your privacy and make your life much easier.
This service is by appointment only so contact us on 5990 0900
Wiser Driver Program
Monday 10th February for 4 weeks | 10.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: Free Sessions
This course provides the opportunity for responsible drivers to take time to refresh their skills and build upon existing experience. This course helps the participants to continue to be responsible, roadworthy drivers and develop techniques and skills to become safer and wiser on the roads. Morning tea provided and NO testing.
The Scribe Tribe
Tuesday 4th February | 1.00pm – 3.00pm
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Cost: $4 per session
The Scribe Tribe is a long established writing group at the Balla Balla Community Centre for those who write or have ever dreamed of writing. This fortnightly writing group is designed for writers to engage in sharing their experiences with other like-minded writers. The act of reading our stories to others can be a healing and powerful experience.
Facilitated by a published author and creative writing expert, you will be invited to share your writing and to have your work openly reviewed and improved within the group.
Introduction To Creative Writing
Thursday 6th February for 8 weeks | 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Cost: $80
Have you always wanted to write but were unsure where to start? Unlock your creativity by joining this course. You will be introduced to the key elements of writing poems, blogs, short stories and novels. Even if you are a regular writer with some core background knowledge, you will gain new insights about yourself as a writer.
Workshops facilitated by published author – Roderic Grigson.
Men’s Discussion Group — OM:NI
Tuesday 11th February | 9.00am—12.00pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month
Cost: $5 per session
A relaxed and informal gathering for men – a group of blokes (over 50) who meet for a coffee and a chat. Discuss issues of interest and concern, with a plenty of laughs. You are welcome to come along to our chat group, always interesting, informal and fun! A morning not to be missed.
New men always welcome.
Morning Melodies — Bookings Essential
Feature Artists:
11th February: Alex Matthews
10th March: Chris Newman
14th April: Heather Thorne
12th May: Puttin on the Ritz
10.30am – 11.45am | Session Cost: $5
Are you young at heart, and enjoy a great morning of live entertainment? At Morning Melodies, our featured entertainers will be singing the songs you know and love. Bring a friend, or get a group together to share a morning of music, a cuppa, scones with jam and cream and make new friends along the way!
