Your first month — Weeks 2–4
Migrant resource & settlement services
Government-funded centres offering free settlement support, employment help and referrals.
Migrant resource & settlement services
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Worth doing Official Free
Government-funded centres offering free settlement support, employment help and referrals.
They exist in every state and most regions, they are free, and almost nobody uses them in their first year. They know the local landscape better than any website.
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
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO) The tax authority. Linked inside myGov, where you lodge your annual return.
- Superannuation — YourSuper comparison tool Government tool comparing MySuper funds on fees and long-term returns.
- Medicare enrolment Australia's public health scheme — free public hospital care and subsidised doctor visits.