Helpful Links - Most recently added links are at the top

Below are links to web sites that may be helpful to members, volunteers and the community. If you wish to add a link that you think will be useful please email the details to the webmaster
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i.settle.with.IT! Migrant and refugee technology training program.
The i.settle.with.IT! project helps migrant and refugee job-seekers learn how to use common software and gain the basic IT skills that are needed to find meaningful employment. These resources will form the basis of training that will be shared with migrant and refugee organisations [here]

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Budget Planner
Work out where your money is going and how you can save more by spending less.
First - Enter your income and expenses details
Next - See what you spend your money on and how much is left over to save
Then - Work out how much more you can save over a year by spending less!

Excel version [here] - you need Microsoft Excel 2003 or higher - Note: Open Office, is not supported

Online version and more information [here]

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Training.gov.au (TGA)
The database on Vocational Education and Training in Australia. TGA is the official National Register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users [here]

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Safety & Security at Home
Living in a large city means you need to protect your family from intruders. Here are some helpful tips [here] (.PDF 423KB)

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Go Play!
School holiday activities for kids in Sydney and NSW [here]

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Wollongong City Council Community Services Directory
Information about services, programs, activities and facilities within the Wollongong region [here]
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Australian Charity Guide
Find an Australian charity - sorted by sector [here]
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The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA)
The Migration Institute of Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian migration advice profession. The MIA's website has an extensive list of useful links related to migration [here]
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NSW Transport Trip Planner
Travelling by buses, trains or ferries? Use this trip planner for the best travel options, or plan your trip using timetables, maps and route diagrams [here]
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Community Builders NSW
This site aims to be a practical resource and communication channel for people who work in their communities to make them good places to live – friendly, safe and sustainable. The communitybuilders website also covers available sources of funding and how to write a more successful submission - more details [here]
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Stay Smart Online
The Australian Government’s cyber security website provides information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online - more details [here]

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Paid Parental Leave
• is government funded
• is for eligible working parents of children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011
• can be transferred to the other parent
• is paid at the National Minimum Wage - currently $570 a week before tax
• is for up to 18 weeks
• can be taken any time within the first year after birth - more details [here]
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Illawarra Legal Centre
The Illawarra Legal Centre provides free legal advice and assistance in the following areas:
* General law
* Tenancy and residential parks
* Welfare rights
* Financial counselling.... More [here]

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Sanctuary Northern Rivers
Sanctuary Northern Rivers Inc is a community based group situated in the Northern Rivers region of NSW (around Lismore). Since 2003 they have represented the aspiration of their community in supporting refugees. Their main effort has been to assist refugees gain a humanitarian visa in order that they may find a home where security and harmony and peace provides them with a new hope for their future. More [here]
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Sunshine Coast Africa Relief Fund also known as SCARF.
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Helping Skilled Migrants Access Relevant Information to find work

There are great links in this and the jobs covered are:
Engineering, Law, Accountancy, Architecture, Medicine, Information Technology, Management, Nursing, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Veterinary Science, Teaching, Social Work

Also covers Recognition of Overseas Qualifications and advice for looking for work... [here] (5MB .PDF - LARGE file)

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HealthDirect Australia is a new 24-hour government sponsored telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice. Phone 1800 022 222 or click [here]

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Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS) offers services to help you rebuild your life in Australia. If you are a humanitarian entrant you are able to access services under IHSS.
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The Red Cross Tracing Service for people who have lost family overseas as a result of war, conflict or disaster. This can include families who were separated as long ago as the world wars or during recent conflicts or disasters all over the world. There is no charge for our service.
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CentreLink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.
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RTA - Practice Driver Knowledge Test has been designed to help people prepare for the test before attempting it at a motor registry or other testing location. It lets you become familiar with the test and helps you to decide if you are ready to attempt the test.
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AMES
Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) is Australia's largest provider of specialist, multicultural language, employment and settlement services. AMES successfully educates and services over 40,000 people every year providing an extensive range of adult education, training and employment programs to a diverse client community. Learn how these programs can assist you.

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Broadband Choice is run by Whirlpool.net.au which is a fully independent, non-commercial, community web site, run by a team of unpaid volunteers, which is devoted to keeping the public informed about the state of broadband in Australia. Find an Internet Service Provider to meet your needs and budget.
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Choice is the largest consumer organisation in Australia. It is independent and does not receive ongoing funding from any commercial, government or other organisation. On the web site you can check the test results for many of the products you may wish to buy. You can also join and receive the monthly consumer magazine 'Choice'.

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Lebara Pre-paid Mobile
Low cost international phone calls with a Lebara Mobile Pay As You Go SIM card. Call international from 1c/min. Multilingual customer services, no hidden charges.
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The Refugee Council of Australia is a non-profit peak organisation. It provides information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia on behalf of its 125 organisational members and many individual members.
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The NRMA provides roadside assistance to members when their vehicle breaks down. They also provide numerous other services such as advise on buying a car, selling a car and car care.

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The Australian Government's Citizenship Web site provides information on applying for citizenship, the Australian Citizenship Test and other essential information for those seeking citizenship.

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Computer Security Factsheet - There are a variety of excellent reputable free tools and packages available for download that can help you secure your computer, as well as a number of webbased services which can be used for the purposes of detection, disinfection and checking to see that you have up-to-date versions of your software. This factsheet contains information regarding a number of these freely available tools and packages.
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Fake anti-virus programs are prevalent on the Internet. Criminals entice potential victims to install fake anti-virus programs so that they may steal money under false pretences and/or information from their computers when connected to the Internet.

The list of fake (or ‘rogue’) anti-virus and anti-spyware programs is large and the names can easily change. But as a guide, Wikipedia has produced a list of fake anti-virus software to be avoided.
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NSW Government Portal - Access the myriad of NSW Government services directly.
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