Welcome to Albury
Albury is a regional city on the NSW–Victoria border known for community connections, local services and access to the Murray River.
Settlement can be a lifelong journey. There is support available to help you at the different stages as you build your life in Albury. There are local organisations that help refugees access settlement support, essential services and community connections.
Explore Albury
Learn more about living in Albury, including local government services, community organisations, education options and training opportunities available in the region.
Read information about Albury-Wodonga.
Read information about living in the Albury local government area and the services provided by the Albury City Council.
Read information about how Albury City Council welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and how they support their needs.
Search for health services, educational institutions, sporting clubs, arts and cultural events and community groups in Albury.
Settlement services in Albury
The Humanitarian Support Program (HSP), the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program (SETS), and the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) are key services to help you when you first settle in Albury. These organisations provide support with housing, education, employment, English language learning and connecting with the local community.
Migrant and refugee settlement services (Australian Red Cross)
Read information about Australian Red Cross' migrant and refugee settlement services.
Albury-Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau
Search for volunteer opportunities in the Albury-Wodonga area.
Adult Migrant English Program (TAFE NSW)
Read information and watch a video about this free service that helps eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants improve their English language skills and settle in Australia.
Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS)
Read information about Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), an organisation that assists thousands of people every year heal from the scars of torture and refugee trauma, and rebuild their lives in Australia.
Refugee and multicultural organisations in Albury
These organisations provide support for refugees and multicultural communities, including health services, trauma support, community connections and local advocacy.
Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group
Read information about services available to help people to settle in Albury-Wodonga by providing funding and support to those on humanitarian visas.
Albury-Wodonga Ethnic Communities Council
Read information about this advocacy organisation and charity representing residents from diverse backgrounds in Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas.
The Welcome Experience (Regional Development Australia Murray)
Search for information to access help for finding housing, choosing childcare, exploring job opportunities for partners in the Murray region.
Rural Australians for Refugees
Read information about Rural Australians for Refugees which is an active network of 75 groups and thousands of volunteers throughout rural and regional Australia that advocate for more compassionate and inclusive refugee-centred policies in their regions.
Thrive Refugee Enterprise
Read information about Thrive Refugee Enterprise which assist men and women refugees and migrants to rebuild their lives through work, either by owning a small business or gaining employment.
Local services in Albury
Find additional services in Albury including health care, education providers, legal support and employment services that can help you settle successfully.
Read information about public health services available in the Albury-Wodonga region.
Read information about La Trobe University.
Read information about Australia's largest regional university, dedicated to providing quality education and research opportunities while fostering community engagement and regional development.
Read information about TAFE NSW Albury campus.
Find information about legal assistance available for everyday legal problems, including family law and family violence, through a civil law practice.
Search for a provider on the Workforce Australia website.
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