Get Started
This page is for you if you have recently arrived in Australia – as a skilled migrant, a student, a partner, a refugee or humanitarian entrant, or on any other visa.
Settling in a new country can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to work it all out alone. Start here, one step at a time.
New to Australia Checklist
Everything to set up, in the order that works – phone, bank, TFN, myGov, Medicare and more.
First 7 Days
Safety, shelter and staying connected – the essentials for your first week.
First 30 Days
Income, English, health and community – building your foundations.
Talk in Your Language
Free interpreting on 131 450, free document translation, and how to ask for help.
Emergency & Urgent Help
Who to call when something goes wrong – with interpreters, 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what new arrivals ask us most.
Need this in your language?
Call the free Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 - available 24 hours, 7 days, in 150+ languages. Say your language and ask to be connected to the service you need.
Prefer to talk to a person?
Your nearest Migrant Resource Centre offers free, face-to-face settlement help. Find your nearest AMRC →
Looking for answers?
Common questions
Find clear and detailed answers to all common questions about Migrants Hub Australia.