SETTLEMENT SERVICES
Having first hand experiences as a new migrant, we understand your needs. We will tailor fit a settlement package suited to your personal circumstances to give you peace of mind. Even before your leave, we could already arrange for temporary accommodation, meet and greet you at the airport, give you and your family a brief cultural orientation and provide you with information on the important things you should do upon your arrival. We will always be available to provide you with advice, guidance and assistance to ensure a smooth transition into your new life in Australia.
Six(6) Important things to do first upon arrival in Australia
1. Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)
Do this first. To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).
2. Register with Medicare (if eligible)
The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.
3. Open a bank account
In Australia, most income including salary or wages and government benefits are paid directly into a bank account.
4. Register with Centrelink ((if eligible)
Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.
5. Enrol Your Children in School
Under Australian law, children must attend school until they are 15 years old.
6. Apply for a Driver's Licence
Information on gaining a driver's licence.
Settlement Services include:
- Arranging temporary accommodation
- Airport meet and greet
- Welcome pack and orientation information
- Local are orientation; grocery, market, public transport etc
- Liaison with Real Estate agencies and assistance with leasing/purchase agreements
- Utilities connection assistance phone, electricity, gas
- School search and enrolment assistance
- Leasing or purchase of furniture
- Other essentials; mobile phone/Sim cards/wireless networks, opening bank accounts etc
- Assistance with leasing/purchasing a vehicle
- Networking assistance and referral to professionals and other services such as Recruitment agencies and health care providers
- Introduction to the Ethic Community
For more information please go to “Beginning a Life in Australia pdf”
