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New to Australia — Settling In Resources

Welcome. Everything you need to settle in.

Moving to Australia is exciting — and a lot to navigate. These resources cover visas, Medicare, tax file numbers, banking, English language support, and finding your community.

Visas & Immigration

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Home Affairs — Visa Finder

Find the right visa for your situation

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ImmiAccount

Manage, apply and track your visa application online

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VEVO (Visa Entitlement Check)

Check your visa conditions and work entitlements

Tax, Banking & Medicare

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Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)

ATO — apply online for your TFN (needed for work and banking)

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Medicare — Enrol Online

Services Australia — enrol in Medicare to access subsidised healthcare

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myGov Account Setup

Link your ATO, Medicare, Centrelink and more in one place

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Open a Bank Account

ASIC MoneySmart guide to choosing and opening an Australian bank account

English Language & Education

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AMEP — Free English Classes

Free English tuition for eligible migrants and humanitarian arrivals

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TAFE — English Courses

Find TAFE colleges near you for English and vocational training

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Settlement Services International

Practical help settling in NSW, ACT and QLD

Community & Support

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Welcome to Australia

Community welcome circles and volunteering

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Multicultural Australia

Settlement support services across Queensland

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Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS)Free

Free interpreting for non-English speakers — call 131 450

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