Settlement support for new migrants in Australia

Free settlement and community information from the South Australian Government.

What you need to know

• The government's settlement services list is written mainly for skilled and business migrants
• Your local council can connect you to community groups and events

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet. They need a hand-picked list.

Settlement support services (Migration SA) ↗SA local councils ↗

Last checked 8 Oct 2026.

Multicultural NSW runs a Settlement Hub that gathers settlement information and services in one place.

What you need to know

• The hub launched in June 2026 and is written mainly for refugees, but lists services open to other new arrivals
• Many councils also run their own multicultural and newcomer services

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

NSW Settlement Hub (Multicultural NSW) ↗Find your local council ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

The Victorian Government's Live in Melbourne site covers relocation help for people moving to Victoria.

What you need to know

• Migrant resource centres run in Melbourne and in regional centres such as Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton
• AMES Australia offers English classes and help finding work for new migrants and refugees
• Your local council can connect you to community groups

Some of the pages read were several years old, so check that a service still runs. Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Relocation assistance (Live in Melbourne) ↗Find your council ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

Migration Queensland lists support and advice for migrants, and says your local council will have information for new arrivals.

What you need to know

• The Queensland Multicultural Resource Directory lists more than 1,500 organisations with a multicultural community focus
• The Adult Migrant English Program offers free English lessons to eligible new migrants

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Migrant support and advice (Migration Queensland) ↗Find your local council ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

The WA Government's Settlement Services team gives free information, referrals and support to help you and your family settle.

What you need to know

• There is a free walk-in service in the Perth metropolitan area, and regional providers elsewhere
• The Office of Multicultural Interests supports community organisations

The service is described mainly for skilled migrants. Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Settlement Services (Migration WA) ↗Find your local government ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

Migration Tasmania lists support and resources for migrants. The Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is the main settlement provider.

What you need to know

• Migrant Resource Centre, southern Tasmania: (03) 6221 0999
• Migrant Resource Centre, northern Tasmania: (03) 6332 2211
• The Adult Migrant English Program offers free English classes to eligible migrants

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Migrant support and resources (Migration Tasmania) ↗Find your local council ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

The ACT Government lists services for multicultural communities, including settlement help for new arrivals.

What you need to know

• Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services helps new arrivals with housing, healthcare, education and understanding Australia
• The Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre is a place to meet and get help settling into Canberra

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Multicultural communities (ACT Government) ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.

The NT Government lists settlement providers for new arrivals.

What you need to know

• Anglicare NT gives settlement support and referrals for up to 5 years after arrival: 08 8985 0000
• Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia helps with settlement in Alice Springs: 08 8952 8776
• The Interpreting and Translating Service NT helps people who speak other languages

Places of worship and cultural groups are not listed here yet.

Support for communities (NT Government) ↗Find your council ↗

Last checked 12 Oct 2026.