The following information is originally compiled by the HTCC for their website and it is reproduced with their kind permission. All members are welcome to contribiute new resources to this list.
Welcome to ACT
Migrant Resource Centre
The Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT’s Mission is to be a leader in provision of settlement and related services for migrants refugees and humanitarian entrants in the ACT and region, in a caring, supporting and enabling way.
Location: Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, 2nd Floor, North Building, 180 London Circuit Civic, Canberra
Postal Address: GPO Box 697, Canberra City, ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6248 8577,
Fax: 02 6257 7655,
Email: [email protected]
Post Skill Assessment
ACT Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) – This is a free service for citizens and residents of the ACT
Skills assessment for Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
Licensing and Registration Contacts
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
List of recruiters in Canberra
http://employment.byron.com.au/recruiter
ACT Government – Work Experience and Support Program (WESP)
WESP is designed to help Canberrans from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds enter the workforce by giving them an opportunity to improve their skills and confidence, as well as develop important networks within the ACT Public Service. The Program involves four weeks of formal office skills training plus an eight-week work experience placement within the public, private or community sectors in the ACT.
For next available program visit –
http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/matsia/multicultural/services/work_ experience_and_support_program
http://www.jobs.act.gov.au (ACT Government)
http://www.apsjobs.gov.au (Commonwealth Government)
http://www.myfuture.edu.au (The guide and fact about different occupations)
http://www.workplace.gov.au
http://www.seek.com.au
Private – Personal Accident Insurance for Unpaid Work Experience Persons
Important Emergency Numbers (All 24 hour services)
AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE – EMERGENCY SERVICES – Dial 000
Life-line – 131 114
Poisons Info Service – 131 126
Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800
Domestic Violence Centre – 1800 656 463
ACT Health advice (Health First) – 6207 7777
National Security Hotline – 1800 123 400
ActewAGL
Electricity – 131 093
Natural gas – 131 909
Water, sewerage and stormwater – 131 193
Hot water repairs and replacements – 131 493
Government Services
ACT Government
http://www.act.gov.au
http://www.canberraconnect.act.gov.au
http://www.library.act.gov.au
http://www.ses.act.gov.au
http://www.health.act.gov.au
http://www.action.act.gov.au
Federal Government
http://www.familyassist.gov.au
http://www.centrelink.gov.au
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National – Telephone: 131 450
Others
ACT Freedom of Information (FOI) – Freedom of Information Act 1989
ACT Government FOI Contact list
Commonwealth of Australia Law – Freedom of Information Act 1982
Education
Directory of Schools
Special Schools and Education Centres
Directory of Universities / TAFF
Australian National University (ANU)
Australian Defence Force Academy
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – for elite athletes
Australian International Hotel School
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) – Vocational training and education
Australian Catholic University
Health Matters
List of Doctors and Chemists in Canberra
Canberra Afterhours Locum Medical Service (CALMS)
Medical and dental centres (no more bulk billing)
These two medical and dental centres no more bulk bill Medicare card holders for GP, pathology, x-ray, ultrasound services and CT scans:
Ginninderra Medical and Dental Centre
Nettlefold Street (Corner Coulter Drive), BELCONNEN
Weekdays: 7am – 10pm
Weekends: 8am – 10pm (including public holidays)
Phone (02) 6112 7111
Phillip Medical and Dental Centre
33 Colbee Court, PHILLIP
Weekdays: 7am – 10pm
Weekends: 8am – 10pm (including public holidays)Phone (02) 6112 7000
Indian Associations in ACT
ACT has a number of Indian Associations and community groups. You may wish to visit their websites as listed below:
Indian Associations & Organisations In ACT Canberra
Bihar Jharkhand Sabha of Australia and New Zealand
Karnataka Association of Canberra
Places of Worship
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON)
Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre
Accommodation
Please see below for your accommodation needs:
Checklist for Migrants
Please see the attachment for all your needs and sources of assistance.
Beginning a Life in Australia (Government Resources)