Info Hub
Visa & Legal Support
The Australian Government has been updating information about visas here: Hamas-Israel Conflict: Visa Support (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Victoria
Once you arrive in Australia, you can get free legal advice about your visa from Refugee Legal
New South Wales
If you are interested in applying for a protection visa, or you have already submitted a protection visa application and would like some advice, the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS) is happy to help.
You can contact RACS for free legal assistance by:
- Phone: (02) 8355 7227 (11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday); or
- Email: admin@racs.org.au (please send us your best contact number in your email!)
Factsheets in Arabic and English can be found here:https://www.racs.org.au/
Queensland
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service are an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal advice and assistance and community education to disadvantaged people
South Australia
Once you arrive in Australia, you can get free legal advice about your visa from Refugee Legal
Western Australia
Circle Green help people new to Australia who need professional legal migration advice and are disadvantaged in accessing legal services.
Northern Territory
Once you arrive in Australia, you can get free legal advice about your visa from Refugee Legal
Tasmania
Tasmania Refugee Legal Centre is a dedicated refugee, asylum seeker & humanitarian entrant legal service in Tasmania.
Medical Care
The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) has prepared this document about how you can access medical care and get any medication you need.
Free public healthcare in Victoria for people fleeing the Israel-Palestine conflict
PANZMA
Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA)‘s mission is to provide immediate medical relief to Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank, to establish and support programs, education & training that foster the future of Palestinian health care.
Education
If you wish to continue your university studies in Australia, complete this form and we will get in touch with you.
Free English Classes
Uni Scholarships
RESIG website: http://refugee-
Victoria
Three and four-year-old children are eligible for free kindergarten in Victoria. You can email early.years.participation@education.vic.gov.au.
The Victorian Government is waiving fees for temporary school students, you can apply online here How to Apply (study.vic.gov.au)
Transport & Travel
Each state and territory have different public transport systems and different bodies that approve driving licences.
You can use the links to find specific information for the state or territory you are in.
Victoria
Public transport: Visiting Melbourne and Victoria – Public Transport Victoria (ptv.vic.gov.au)
Drivers license: New to Victoria : VicRoads
New South Wales
Public transport: Trip Planner | transportnsw.info
Driving: Apply for a NSW licence as a temporary overseas visitor | Service NSW
Queensland
South Australia
Public transport: Adelaide Metro
Driving: SA.GOV.AU – Driving with an overseas licence (www.sa.gov.au)
Western Australia
Public transport: Our services (pta.wa.gov.au)
Australian Capital Territory
Public transport: Home – Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)
Driving: Drivers with licences from overseas – Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Northern Territory
Public transport: Journey planner | NT.GOV.AU
Driving: Get your driver licence | NT.GOV.AU
Tasmania
Public transport: Public Transport – Transport Services
Driving: Interstate or overseas licences – Transport Services