Welcome to Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga is a regional city in southern NSW known for education, agriculture, community life and access to the Murrumbidgee River.
Settlement can be a lifelong journey. There is support available to help you at the different stages as you build your life in Wagga Wagga. There are local organisations that help refugees access settlement support, essential services and community connections.
Explore Wagga Wagga
Learn more about living in Wagga Wagga, including local government services, community organisations, education options and training opportunities available in the region.
Read information about events and things to see and do when visiting Wagga Wagga.
Read information about living in the Wagga Wagga local government area and the services provided by the Wagga Wagga City Council.
Search on an online hub to find information about health services, educational institutions, sporting clubs, arts and cultural events and community groups in Wagga Wagga.
Settlement services in Wagga Wagga
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 Wagga Wagga. 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.
Centacare South West NSW
Read information about Centacare South West support for individuals, families, and communities in the NSW Riverina and Murray regions.
Intereach
Search for services available to improve the social and personal wellbeing of children, families, older people, carers and people with disability across the Riverina-Murray and Lower Far West regions of NSW
Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga
Search for settlement services for migrant, refugee and humanitarian entrants in the Riverina region.
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.
Local services and organisations in Wagga Wagga
Find services in Wagga Wagga, including health care, education providers, legal support and employment services that can help you settle successfully.
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.
Charles Sturt University
Read information about Australia's largest regional university, dedicated to providing quality education and research opportunities while fostering community engagement and regional development.
Wagga Wagga Campus (TAFE NSW)
Read information about TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga campus.
Legal Aid NSW
Search for answers to your legal questions.
Workforce Australia providers list
Search for a provider on the Workforce Australia website.
Language Cafe (Wagga Wagga Library)
Read information about Wagga Wagga City Library's Lanugage Cafe sessions, where people can help improve conversational English.
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