City of Canterbury Bankstown is hosting information sessions this October to help community members cope with the cost of living crisis.
The free Savings Finder Information Sessions will be held at Canterbury-Bankstown libraries and are aimed helping people living on aged pensions navigate the NSW Government Savings Finder website.
During each session, a specialist from Service NSW will provide information about how to use the website to save money on items including energy and utilities, public transport, health, recreation and home and other services.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek encouraged local seniors to book in and attend one of the free sessions.
“The increasing cost of living is affecting all Australians, and the Canterbury-Bankstown community is no different,” Mayor El-Hayek said.
“Prices are rising due to inflation, and many people are struggling.
“These workshops aim to help some of our most vulnerable residents stretch their incomes as far as possible during these difficult times.”
Savings Finder information sessions:
• Wednesday 18 October: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 10am-noon
• Wednesday 18 October: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre, 3-5pm
• Thursday 19 October: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre, 3-5pm
• Friday 27 October: Padstow Library and Knowledge centre, 2-4pm
Bookings are essential. To register, call the relevant library:
• Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre – 9707 9708
• Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre – 9789 9419
• Panania Library and Knowledge Centre – 9707 9733
• Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre – 9707 9747