Description

Provides advice on how Australian and overseas qualifications compare to help overseas qualified people study and work in Australia.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Description

Details of Australian Embassies, consulates and missions' websites around the world.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Description

The purpose of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is to 'enrich Australia through the well managed entry and settlement of people'.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Description

If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia. The Australian Government has now made it possible to arrange an ETA via the Internet.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Description

This booklet provides information about payments and services you may be able to get if you have recently moved to Australia to settle. It contains details about qualifications for each payment, how to claim payments from Centrelink as well as other services and programs that may help you.

Author

Australian Government - Centrelink

Description

"The Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is a community legal centre specialising in immigration law and providing free legal advice and assistance".

Author

Community Organisation - Immigration Advice and Rights Centre Inc.

Description

Fact Sheets provide background information on Australian immigration and related issues. They are updated as new information or statistics become available.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Description

Website of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). Includes a searchable database of migration agents that are registered with the MIA.

Author

Peak Body - Migration Institute of Australia

Description

The Migration Review Tribunal (the MRT) and the Refugee Review Tribunal (the RRT) provide an independent and final merits review of decisions made in relation to visas to travel to, enter or stay in Australia. The MRT reviews decisions made in respect of general visas (e.g. visitor, student, partner, family, business, skilled visas) and the RRT deals with decisions made in respect of protection (refugee) visas.

Author

Statutory Authority - Migration Review Tribunal / Refugee Review Tribunal

Description

Our website is for people who have moved (or are planning to move) and we help you make the most of your new life in your new location free of charge.

Author

Commercial Organisation - Newcomers Network

Description

"RAR began in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia, in October 2001. We're an informal group. Our members range from National Party to Greens - we never ask about each other's political allegiances."

Author

Community Organisation - Rural Australians for Refugees

Description

Fact sheet - The Department of Immigration and Citizenship provides funding through migrant community services to assist migrants and humanitarian entrants to participate equitably in Australian society as soon as possible after arrival.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Description

Comprehensive resource for migrants covering many topics related to settling in Australia

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

Description

SCAAB is a community-based organisation, which exists to provide practical services for people in the community. They can assist with matters concerning immigration, Centrelink, housing, tenancy, education, consumer issues, financial matters, English classes, Child Support Scheme, childcare, employment services and youth services. They can help you with family and personal problems and can help you with forms. Their services are free and confidential. The building is accessible for wheelchairs.

Author

Community Organisation - Springvale Community Aid Advice Bureau

Description

Australia's first Horn of Africa newspaper, The Ambassador, was released in June 2004 and brings community news and information to Melbourne's fastest growing community. The Newspaper has a general section in English, with regionally specific sections in Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya and Harari.
An award winning publication, The Ambassador has been recognised for its contribution to multiculturalism and its vital role in the provision of key resettlement information

Language

English, Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Harari

Description

The Tomorrow Foundation was formed in 2005 to provide recreational and support programs for refugees living in Melbourne. The program aims to create links and understanding between the new arrivals and the Australian community.
The Tomorrow Foundation nurtures and strengthens refugee communities in Australia by building their capacity to support development programs in Australia and overseas.

Author

The Tomorrow Foundation

Description

DIAC's Online services include:
- Migrating to Australia - Internet services for those planning to migrate to Australia;
- e-visas;
- Visiting Australia - Internet services for those planning to visit Australia;
- Citizenship;
- Internet services for those wanting to apply for citizenship;
- Other Online Services.

Author

Australian Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship