At RDA Riverina we want to welcome migrants who are relocating to our region. We invite you to contact us when your visa is granted and you know your arrival dates.
RDA Riverina has created a guide for new residents.
The Riverina New Resident’s Guide contains information in plain English covering:
Part 1: Important tasks for your first weeks in Australia
Part 2: Living in the Riverina
Part 3: Becoming part of your local community
You can download the guide here:
Jobs Riverina Murray is our free employment website featuring jobs from across the Riverina and Murray regions.
If you are a skilled migrant who would like to connect with employers across the Riverina and Murray, sign up for a free profile at www.jobsriverinamurray.com.au today to find jobs in our region.
Upload your resume and create an AirCV - employers looking for your skills will be able to find you!
If you need individual assistance in finding employment in our region please contact us at info@rdariverina.org.au to see how we can help.
Legal Aid
Individuals seeking specialist services that provide holistic and trauma-informed legal assistance to those experiencing harrassment or discrimination from their employers can contact Legal Aid NSW. Contact Nicole to begin the referral and intake process, to be connected with legal aid lawyers who can offer comprehensive employment law advice and expert guidance on legal options.
Nicole Hall
Legal Aid NSW
Wagga Wagga Office | Wiradjuri Country
Tel: +61 2 6933 7621
Address: Ground Floor, 74-76 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga
Information For Visa Holders And Migrant Workers
Visa Holders and Migrant Workers - Workplace Rights and Entitlements
Workplace laws in Australia generally apply equally to all workers employed in Australia. Visa holders and migrant workers have the same workplace entitlements and protections as all other employees in Australia, regardless of their migration status. The Fair Work Ombudsman created a fact sheet on workplace rights and entitlements for visa holders and migrant workers. Download the fact sheet here.
Extreme Hardship Support Program NSW - Australia Red Cross
The support is for temporary and provisional visa holders, as well as people who may not currently hold a valid visa, in extreme financial hardship. For more information on this service click here.
Respect at Work Legal Service
The Respect at Work Legal Service is a specialist state-wide service within Legal Aid NSW. They provide trauma-informed legal services to all types of workers (including casuals, contractors, volunteers, people on visas and people applying for jobs) who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace. They also provide community legal education to the public and community workers. For more information on this service click here.
NSW Health Care System Information Booklet
This booklet provides essential information about the public health care system in NSW and has been translated into 20 languages. Topics include: how to call an ambulance, what Medicare can be used for, how to get medications in Australia, and how to see a specialist. It also describes key health services in NSW, and much more. To download the booklet in your language click here.
NSW Department of Education - Temporary Residents Program
The Temporary Residents Program provides advice and support for the enrolment of temporary residents in NSW government schools. The program accepts enrolment in primary school and high school from Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information on this program click here.