Your first week — Days 1–7
Your local public library
Free membership, wifi, study space, ebooks, newspapers and often free courses.
Your local public library
nsla.org.au
Worth doing Official Free
Free membership, wifi, study space, ebooks, newspapers and often free courses.
The most underused free service in Australia. Many libraries run free English conversation groups, newcomer sessions and job-application help. Membership usually takes ten minutes with proof of address.
Have ready before you start
- Proof of address
This is one entry from G'day Guide — every official service, help line and useful site for arriving in Australia, explained in plain English and put in the order you actually need them. No affiliate links, no sponsored placements, no paid rankings.
Usually done around the same time
- VEVO — check your visa conditions Free service that shows your visa status, expiry and exact conditions.
- myGov The single sign-on that links Medicare, the ATO, Centrelink, My Health Record and more.
- Tax file number (TFN) Your personal tax identifier. Free, and applied for online once you are in Australia.