Downloadable Packs and Lists

Here you will find all the welcome packs and checklists to assist your transition to living in Australia.

Essential Documents for a New Migrant Welcome Pack (NSW)

 Essential Documents for a New Migrant Welcome Pack (NSW)

  1. Welcome Guidebook
  • Title: “Welcome to NSW” – Your Guide to Settling In
  • Contents:
    • Overview of NSW lifestyle, geography, and key services
    • Summary of legal rights and responsibilities
    • How to get help in an emergency

 

  1. Step-by-Step Settlement Checklist
  • Suggested Sections:
    • Register for a Tax File Number (TFN)
    • Apply for a Medicare card
    • Enrol in English classes (AMEP or TAFE)
    • Open a bank account
    • Find accommodation
    • Enrol children in school
    • Apply for a driver’s licence (if eligible)
    • Register with Centrelink (if applicable)

 

  1. Housing Information
  • Documents:
    • How to Apply for Public or Affordable Housing in NSW
    • Guide to Renting in NSW (Tenants' Rights & Responsibilities) – from NSW Fair Trading
    • Homelessness Services & Temporary Accommodation Contacts

 

  1. Health Services Guide
  • Documents:
    • How to Apply for Medicare
    • Finding a GP or Health Service
    • Mental Health Support Services
    • Multilingual Health Contacts (NSW Health & RHS)

 

  1. Education & Childcare
  • Documents:
    • How to Enrol Your Child in School in NSW
    • Adult Education and English Language Courses (TAFE, AMEP)
    • Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services

 

  1. Employment Support
  • Documents:
    • Job Search Resources & Resume Tips
    • How to Access JobActive or Workforce Australia Services
    • Qualifications Recognition – How to Transfer Overseas Credentials

 

  1. Legal Aid and Rights
  • Documents:
    • Basic Rights & Australian Laws (Multilingual Guide)
    • Legal Aid NSW – How to Get Help
    • Family Violence & Domestic Support Services

 

  1. Public Transport Guide
  • Documents:
    • How to Use Opal Card and Public Transport in Sydney
    • Trip Planner App Guide
    • Concession Cards for Refugees and New Arrivals

 

  1. Emergency and Helpline Directory
  • Essential Contacts Sheet:
    • Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000
    • Lifeline: 13 11 14
    • Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS): 131 450
    • Local multicultural support organisations

 

  1. Useful Links Sheet
  • A one-pager with direct links to:
    • Service NSW
    • Multicultural NSW
    • Centrelink
    • NSW Health
    • Legal Aid NSW
    • TAFE NSW
    • Settlement Services International (SSI)