Refugee Support Websites
These websites are made to help newly arrived refugees find information and can help with many issues. They have links to lots of services around Australia. Look at these websites to find out about events and programs happening in your local area!
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- Refugee Council of Australia
- ICE (Information & Cultural Exchange)
- Refugee Advice & Casework Service
- CMYI (Centre for multicultural youth issues)
- NAYSS (Newly Arrived Youth Support Service)
- Triumphant! International
Legal Aid
These websites have very important information about the law. If you have a problem and you need legal advice, contact your nearest Legal Aid Service and they can help you. They can help you to understand the law.
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- National Legal Aid
- LawAccess NSW
- First Stop – Free Legal Advice for Young people (ACT)
- Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre Inc. (VIC)
- Legal Aid NSW
- Legal Aid Vic
- Legal Aid ACT
- Legal Aid Queensland
- Legal Aid Tasmania
- Legal Aid Commission NT
- Legal Aid WA
- Legal Services Commission SA
Health
These websites have information on health. Look at these websites to find out about drugs, sexual health, mental health and sickness. They can offer advice on how to keep healthy. They also have information on what to do if you are unwell.
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- Kids Helpline
- National Youth Mental Health Foundation
- Refugee & Asylum Seeker Health Network
- NSW Refugee Health Service
- NSW Health
- 13 Health (QLD)
- Service for the Treatment & Rehabilitation of Torture & Trauma Survivors
- Somazone
Housing
Are you having problems finding a house? Visit a Tenancy website in your state for information on housing. These websites can help you to understand your rights as a tenant. You can contact a Tenancy Union for advice on how to look for a house, sign a lease and end a lease.
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- NSW Tenants Union
- Tenants Union of Victoria
- Territory Housing (NT)
- Tenants Union of Queensland
- Tenants Union of Tasmania
- Tenants Union of ACT
- Tenants Advice Service, WA
- Housing SA
Support for Women
These websites are for women who need support. They can be very important for women who have been sexually or physically assaulted. If you need help, look at these websites and contact your local support centre. Or, ask for legal advice at your local Legal Aid.
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