Welcome to Armidale
Armidale is a regional city in northern NSW known for education, strong community connections and nearby national parks.
Settlement can be a lifelong journey. There is support available to help you at the different stages as you build your life in Armidale. There are local organisations that help refugees access settlement support, essential services and community connections.
Explore Armidale
Learn more about living in Armidale, including local government services, community organisations, education options and training opportunities available in the region.
Read information about Armidale.
Read information about living in the Armidale local government area and the services provided by the Armidale Regional Council.
Read information about migrant and refugee support in Armidale.
Search for information about health services, educational institutions, sporting clubs, arts and cultural events and community groups in Armidale.
Settlement services in Armidale
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 Armidale. These organisations provide support with housing, education, employment, English language learning and connecting with the local community.
Regional settlement information (Settlement Services International)
Read information about the Settlement Services International (SSI) regional settlement program.
Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW (MYAN NSW)
Read information about Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW (MYAN NSW), a state-wide multicultural youth specialist service dedicated to supporting young people from multicultural communities in NSW.
New England Family Support Service
Read information about the programs and support available to all families with dependant children in the Armidale area.
Mosaic Multicultural Connections
Read information about Mosaic Multicultural Connections, which offers support, care, and connection available for migrants and refugees from first arrival through later life. The organisation works in Newcastle, the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Tamworth, Armidale, New England and North West NSW.
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 Armidale
These organisations provide support for refugees and multicultural communities, including health services, trauma support, community connections and local advocacy.
Multicultural and refugee health services in Hunter New England
Read information about multicultural and refugee health services available in the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Armidale Sanctuary
Read information about support services available for refugees to help them settle in Armidale.
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.
Local services in Armidale
Find additional services in Armidale including health care, education providers, legal support and employment services that can help you settle successfully.
Read information about the Hunter New England Local Health District, which provides emergency care, as well as a wide range of hospital and community health services to people of all ages. From pregnancy and birth, children’s services, surgery, cancer care, mental health, chronic conditions, through to aged and palliative care.
Read information about the Armidale Community Health Service, which offers healthcare services to support the local community. The centre is in Clair House, on the grounds of Armidale Hospital.
Read information about University of New England, including courses available, how to enrol, resources available on campus, research program and information for international students.
Read information about TAFE NSW's Armidale campus.
Read information about Armidale's Community Support Hub.
Search for a provider on the Workforce Australia website.
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