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Living in Australia

Help for proposers - After the first few weeks, you should:

  • Help the new arrival to find housing and sign up a lease.
  • Help connect services like electricity and phone and water.
  • Explain the public transport system and road safety.
  • Take the new arrival to the Motor Vehicle Registry to get an Australian Drivers Licence (if necessary).
  • Refer the new arrival to the Adult Migrant English Program.
  • Help the new arrival and family members enrol in school, TAFE or university.
  • Introduce your new arrival to support networks and community services in the Australian community.
  • Enrol your entrant with the Job Network for employment services.

See: What organisations provide assistance for humanitarian entrants?