Centrelink is an agency of the Department of Human Services delivering a range of social services to the community, in over 60 languages. On their website, under the Moved to Australia link http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/settle_index.htm in addition to looking for a job, you can find information on job networks, payments you are entitled to under your particular visa, services and programs for migrants and refugees, publications for those who moved to Australia to settle, information on accommodation and renting issues, and many more.

It also has a section National Office of Overseas Skill Recognition, where you can find information on qualification recognition for those overseas-trained professionals who have Australian permanent residency. Also check the Employment & Workplace Relations Services website http://www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Individual/Migrant/ containing information for migrants wanting to obtain work in Australia including the Migration Occupations in Demand list and trades recognition.

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Information courtesy of Sue Ellson, Founder of Newcomers Network and Dina Zavrski-Makaric, Sydney Representative of Newcomers Network and Personal Coach and Counsellor of Challenging Directions.

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