There are many opportunities to get involved in arts, cultural activities, sport, recreation, and events in NSW. This can help you enjoy life in Australia and feel more connected with your new community.
Sports organisations and programs
Find sports clubs, recreation programs and activities in NSW, including swimming lessons, vouchers and youth programs.
Active and Creative Kids voucher
Read information about the Active and Creative Kids voucher which helps eligible families with school-aged children participate in sport, recreational, creative or cultural activities.
NSW sports and recreation information
Read information about sports and recreation activities in NSW.
Adventure and sports activities in NSW
Read information about adventure and sport in NSW
NSW Office of Sport
Read information about the NSW Office of Sport, which is dedicated to promoting sport and active recreation and enhancing community well-being and participation across NSW.
NSW PCYC
Read information about PCYC NSW, which provides youth programs, sports and recreation, crime prevention initiatives, and community engagement opportunities to empower young people across NSW.
Find a sports club
Use this tool to explore sports associations and find local sports clubs near you.
Learn to swim programs in NSW
Use this tool to find NSW Government learn to swim programs near you.
Arts and culture
Explore libraries, museums, festivals and cultural attractions across NSW, including free community and arts activities.
Multilingual information and services (State Library of NSW)
Use the multilingual information and services website to find resources in many languages, including books, magazines, dictionaries and community information.
Arts, culture and heritage in NSW
Read information about arts, culture and heritage in NSW.
Arts in regional NSW
Read information about art galleries and museums in regional NSW.
What’s on at the Art Gallery of NSW
Read information about the Art Gallery of NSW, which showcases a diverse range of Australian and international art, with free entry and various exhibitions throughout the year.
Visit the Sydney Opera House
Read information about the Sydney Opera House, which is one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres and a community meeting place that belongs to all Australians.
Visit the Australian Museum
Read information about the Australian Museum a state museum in Sydney, NSW, operated and funded as a cultural institution by the state government
Vivid Sydney
Read information about Vivid Sydney, which is an annual 23-day festival in Sydney celebrating creativity, innovation, and technology, transforming Sydney with light, music, ideas, and food.
Arts festivals in NSW
Read information about art festivals across NSW.
Find a public library in NSW
Use this tool to find a NSW public library near you.
State Library of NSW
Read information about the State Library of NSW.
Recreation and outdoor activities
Discover national parks, beaches, camping, road trips and outdoor activities to enjoy across NSW.
NSW historic locations and outdoor attractions
Read information about locations and attractions across NSW.
Find a national park in NSW
Use this tool to find national parks in NSW.
Find things to do in national parks in NSW
Use this tool to find things to do in national parks in NSW.
Find camping and accomodation in national parks in NSW
Use this tool to find camping and accomodation in national parks in NSW.
NSW road trips
Read information about road trips in NSW.
Camping in NSW
Read information about camping in NSW.
Beaches and surfing in NSW
Read information about beaches and surfing in NSW.
Tourism and events
Find events, attractions and places to visit across Sydney and regional NSW throughout the year.
What’s happening in NSW
Use this page to find upcoming events in NSW.
Places to visit in NSW
Read information about places to visit in NSW.
Things to do in NSW
Read information about things to do in NSW.
What’s on in Sydney
Read information about events in Sydney.
What’s on in country NSW
Read information about events and activities availalable in regional NSW.
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Social life
Learn about Australian social customs and ways to build friendships and community connections in NSW.
Understand Australian etiquette (SBS)
Watch a video to understand Australian etiquette.
Making friends in Australia (SBS)
Listen to information about making friends in Australia.