After opening in April 2000 the Port Broughton RTC has greatly benefited the community, bringing much needed services (Centrelink, Service SA etc) to the town and continually striving to increase its services and products.
The Bute Rural Transaction Centre was opened in November 2003 and has also benefited the community with the Post Office, and the Public Internet Access.
For any further information please contact either office on 08 86 352 107 (Port Broughton) or 08 88 262 011 (Bute) between the hours of 9.00am and 5:00pm. Please note that the Bute Office closes between 1:00pm and 1:30pm for lunch.
Bute Post Office
- Mail facilities
- Banking facilities
- Post Office Box leasing
- Stationery inc. Packing Boxes, Envelopes, Bubble Rap, Copy Paper
Centrelink
An extensive range of information and services are available at the Port Broughton office including:
- Lodgement point for all claims
- Free faxing of claim forms - self service
- Extensive range of information outlining the varieties of assistance available
- Direct phone to Centrelink Rural Call
- All claim forms/packs available
- Self service scanner, computer & printer
Medicare
- Direct phone to Medicare
- Self service scanner, computer & printer
Services SA
Services SA Provides an easy and accessible gateway to a comprehensive range of State, Federal and Local Government services that are responsive to the community needs.
Services SA enables convenient options for accessing government services, products and information from the Port Broughton RTC as a Rural Agent.
This service is being expanded continuously to provide a complete "One Stop Shop" from the RTC Rural Agent.
The following are some examples of services available.
Transport SA (TSA)
- Drivers Licence Theory Testing
- Drivers Licence Theory Learners Handbooks for sale
- Motor Boat Licence Theory Testing
- Motor Boat Licence Handbooks available
Department of Human Services
- Enduring Power of Attorney kits for sale
- Enduring Power of Guardianship kits for sale
Department of Primary Industries & Resources SA (PIRSA)
- (PIRSA Services are information only or the provider of the necessary documentation).
- Recreational Fishing information (eg Size and bag limits)
- Marine Aquaculture Information Services
Other services include
- Government Car Auction information
- Property Assist
- Birth Certificate etc application forms