Welcome to Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour is a coastal city in northern NSW known for beaches, natural beauty and a welcoming regional community.
Settlement can be a lifelong journey. There is support available to help you at the different stages as you build your life in Coffs Harbour. There are local organisations that help refugees access settlement support, essential services and community connections.
Explore Coffs Harbour
Learn more about living in Coffs Harbour, including local government services, community organisations, education options and training opportunities available in the region.
Read information about Coffs Coast.
Read information about living in the Coffs Harbour region and the services provided by the City of Coffs Harbour Council.
Search for information about health services, educational institutions, sporting clubs, arts and cultural events and community groups in Coffs Harbour.
Settlement services in Coffs Harbour
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 Coffs Harbour. 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.
North Coast Settlement Service (St Vincent de Paul NSW)
Read information about the North Coast Settlement Service, which provides a broad range of settlement services to humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants on the NSW North Coast.
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 Coffs Harbour
These organisations provide support for refugees and multicultural communities, including health services, trauma support, community connections and local advocacy.
Refugee Health Clinic (Coffs Harbour)
Read information about the refugee health clinic at the Coffs Harbour health campus.
All One Under the Sun
Read information about education programs and events aiming to increase social inclusion in the Coffs Harbour 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.
Refugee Parenting Support Program (Uniting NSW and ACT)
Read information about this program, which provides families with children aged 0-12 years living in the Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo area with support and skills to build positive and safe family relationships.
Local services in Coffs Harbour
Find additional services in Coffs Harbour, including health care, education providers, legal support and employment services that can help you settle successfully.
Read information about the Mid North Coast Local Health District.
Read information on the courses of study available as well as university information, campus life and research programs.
Read information about TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour campus.
Search for a provider on the Workforce Australia website.
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