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    • NEW HERE? START HERE

      Get Started

      The “just landed” entry point. A calm, ordered path through the first overwhelming days – what to set up, who to call, and how to get help in your own language. Everything here is free, and nothing assumes prior knowledge of how Australia works.

      Get Started

      Warm entry point that routes people by situation - refugee, student, skilled or family.

      First 7 Days

      Day-by-day survival guide focused on safety, shelter and staying connected.

      Talk in Your Language

      Free interpreting (131 450), document translation, and how to request an interpreter anywhere.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Quick answers to what new arrivals ask most - settling in, this site, and visas.

      New to Australia Checklist

      Interactive tick-list: SIM, bank, TFN, myGov, Medicare - in the order that unlocks each step.

      First 30 Days

      Building foundations - income, English, health and community goals for month one.

      Emergency & Urgent Help

      Every crisis number, with interpreters - the page people bookmark on day one.

  • Settlement Guide
  • Find Services

    • GET HELP NEAR YOU

      Find Services

      The directory engine – searchable support by suburb, language and service type, with free services clearly marked and every listing reviewed. It also includes the region’s council area guides, so newcomers discover what their local council offers, not just national services.

      Find Services

      Search and filter by type, language, free/paid and interpreter.

      Government Services

      Who does what - Centrelink, ATO, Home Affairs, Fair Work.

      Interpreters & Translations

      Every free language service in one place.

      Migration Agents & Legal Help

      Trustworthy visa and legal advice; OMARA red-flags.

      Community Organisations

      Migrant resource centres, charities, cultural and faith groups.

      Crisis & Emergency Support

      Urgent help - safety, food, housing and health.

      Local Councils & Area Guides

      Expands to 12 Orana councils - Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo Regional, Gilgandra, Mid-Western, Narromine, Walgett, Warren, Warrumbungle - each with an area guide, visitor centre and official website link.

  • Events

    • FIND YOUR PEOPLE

      Community & Events

      The heart of the platform – where isolation ends. Community groups run their own pages, publish their events, and reach the newest arrivals who aren’t yet in anyone’s group chat. This is the section that turns a directory into a living community.

      Community & Events

      Gateway to groups, the calendar, volunteering and stories.

      Get Connected

      Low-pressure, real ways to make friends in a new country.

      Volunteer Opportunities

      Build local experience, references, English and friendships.

      Your Local Communities

      Find cultural, faith, youth and women's groups by language and suburb - each self-managed.

      Events Calendar

      What's on near you - filter by date, location, language and free/paid.

      Success Stories

      Real journeys from people who arrived like you - hope passed forward.

  • News

    • STAY INFORMED

      News & Updates

      Where rumours meet facts. Migration rule changes explained in plain English with the official source always linked –
      plus the good news from communities across the region. Every migration article carries a “current as at” status so nothing misleads once rules move on.

      News & Updates

      Two streams side by side - migration news and community news - with newsletter signup.

      Community News & Updates

      New group launches, festival wrap-ups, grants and milestones - much of it submitted straight from community dashboards.

      Migration News & Updates

      Visa and policy changes explained simply, always linked to the official government source, with scam alerts for the community.

      Newsletter & Announcements

      One monthly email - the best new guides, local events, migration changes, and one story worth your time.

  • Contact Us

    • TALK TO US

      Contact Us

      The two-way door. Ask a question in any language, or – if you run a group – put yourself on the map. This section carries the platform’s supply side: the event and community submission forms that fill the directory and calendar.

      Contact Us

      Routes people to the right form; note you can write in any language.

      Submit Your Event

      Free calendar listing - multi-step, about 10 minutes.

      Partner With Us

      Councils, organisations, sponsors and pro-bono supporters.

      How to Submit

      Step-by-step guide for listings and events.

      General Enquiry

      Ask anything; we point to the free service that can help.

      Register Your Community

      Free self-managed page - multi-step, 15 to 20 minutes.

      Feedback & Complaints

      Corrections prioritised; complaints acknowledged in 3 days.

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  • Get Started

    • NEW HERE? START HERE

      Get Started

      The “just landed” entry point. A calm, ordered path through the first overwhelming days – what to set up, who to call, and how to get help in your own language. Everything here is free, and nothing assumes prior knowledge of how Australia works.

      Get Started

      Warm entry point that routes people by situation - refugee, student, skilled or family.

      First 7 Days

      Day-by-day survival guide focused on safety, shelter and staying connected.

      Talk in Your Language

      Free interpreting (131 450), document translation, and how to request an interpreter anywhere.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Quick answers to what new arrivals ask most - settling in, this site, and visas.

      New to Australia Checklist

      Interactive tick-list: SIM, bank, TFN, myGov, Medicare - in the order that unlocks each step.

      First 30 Days

      Building foundations - income, English, health and community goals for month one.

      Emergency & Urgent Help

      Every crisis number, with interpreters - the page people bookmark on day one.

  • Settlement Guide
  • Find Services

    • GET HELP NEAR YOU

      Find Services

      The directory engine – searchable support by suburb, language and service type, with free services clearly marked and every listing reviewed. It also includes the region’s council area guides, so newcomers discover what their local council offers, not just national services.

      Find Services

      Search and filter by type, language, free/paid and interpreter.

      Government Services

      Who does what - Centrelink, ATO, Home Affairs, Fair Work.

      Interpreters & Translations

      Every free language service in one place.

      Migration Agents & Legal Help

      Trustworthy visa and legal advice; OMARA red-flags.

      Community Organisations

      Migrant resource centres, charities, cultural and faith groups.

      Crisis & Emergency Support

      Urgent help - safety, food, housing and health.

      Local Councils & Area Guides

      Expands to 12 Orana councils - Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Dubbo Regional, Gilgandra, Mid-Western, Narromine, Walgett, Warren, Warrumbungle - each with an area guide, visitor centre and official website link.

  • Events

    • FIND YOUR PEOPLE

      Community & Events

      The heart of the platform – where isolation ends. Community groups run their own pages, publish their events, and reach the newest arrivals who aren’t yet in anyone’s group chat. This is the section that turns a directory into a living community.

      Community & Events

      Gateway to groups, the calendar, volunteering and stories.

      Get Connected

      Low-pressure, real ways to make friends in a new country.

      Volunteer Opportunities

      Build local experience, references, English and friendships.

      Your Local Communities

      Find cultural, faith, youth and women's groups by language and suburb - each self-managed.

      Events Calendar

      What's on near you - filter by date, location, language and free/paid.

      Success Stories

      Real journeys from people who arrived like you - hope passed forward.

  • News

    • STAY INFORMED

      News & Updates

      Where rumours meet facts. Migration rule changes explained in plain English with the official source always linked –
      plus the good news from communities across the region. Every migration article carries a “current as at” status so nothing misleads once rules move on.

      News & Updates

      Two streams side by side - migration news and community news - with newsletter signup.

      Community News & Updates

      New group launches, festival wrap-ups, grants and milestones - much of it submitted straight from community dashboards.

      Migration News & Updates

      Visa and policy changes explained simply, always linked to the official government source, with scam alerts for the community.

      Newsletter & Announcements

      One monthly email - the best new guides, local events, migration changes, and one story worth your time.

  • Contact Us

    • TALK TO US

      Contact Us

      The two-way door. Ask a question in any language, or – if you run a group – put yourself on the map. This section carries the platform’s supply side: the event and community submission forms that fill the directory and calendar.

      Contact Us

      Routes people to the right form; note you can write in any language.

      Submit Your Event

      Free calendar listing - multi-step, about 10 minutes.

      Partner With Us

      Councils, organisations, sponsors and pro-bono supporters.

      How to Submit

      Step-by-step guide for listings and events.

      General Enquiry

      Ask anything; we point to the free service that can help.

      Register Your Community

      Free self-managed page - multi-step, 15 to 20 minutes.

      Feedback & Complaints

      Corrections prioritised; complaints acknowledged in 3 days.

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Settlement Guide

Your practical knowledge library – how things work in Australia, in plain language: what’s free, what your rights are, and where to get help in your language.

Housing

Renting, bonds, your rights, and emergency housing.

Jobs & Work Rights

Finding work, Australian resumes, and your rights at work – every visa.

Learn English

Free AMEP classes, library groups and online tools.

Education & Childcare

Schools, childcare subsidy, TAFE and university.

Health & Medicare

Doctors, bulk billing, mental health and free interpreters.

Money, Banking & Tax

Banking, tax, Centrelink – and the scams that target migrants.

Transport & Driving

Public transport, licences, and buying a first car safely.

Family & Daily Life

Parenting, relationships, laws and everyday customs.

Legal Help & Safety

Free legal help, your rights, and avoiding fake migration agents.

Citizenship & Belonging

Permanent residence, the citizenship pathway, and building your place here.

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 MRC →

Looking for answers?

Common questions

Find clear and detailed answers to all common questions about Migrants Hub Australia.

Everyone is different. Many people say the first 6–12 months are the hardest, and that community connection made the biggest difference. Be patient with yourself.

Settlement services funded by government are free. Migrant Resource Centres don't charge for standard support. Be cautious of anyone charging for things that are free - like TFN applications or Medicare enrolment.

No - only registered migration agents and lawyers can legally give migration advice in Australia. We can help you find one, free options first. Beware of unregistered "agents".