On-arrival registration
Welcome to Tasmania! We are really pleased to have you here!
If you have just arrived in Tasmania you must register your arrival to Tasmania to validate your obligation and commitment. Registration of your arrival also enables Migration Tasmania to keep you up to date on information, news, events and services available to you to assist you in your settlement.
Please register your arrival in Tasmania, the grant of your visa by Home Affairs or of any changes to your circumstances by sending an email to Migration Tasmania and provide the following information:
- nomination application number (SM–000000-000000)
- main applicant name (full name)
- a copy of your visa grant notice.
Settlement and multicultural services
These organisations can assist you with your settlement in Tasmania.
| Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) | The MRC Tas provides services to assist migrants with their employment. You can also volunteer for them and participate in various activities and events. MRC can be a good platform for you to network with other people. To learn more about their services, please visit their website. |
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| Welcome Cultural Services | Welcome is a not-for-profit community organisation that facilitates the settlement of migrants into North and North-West Tasmania. MRC assists migrants seeking advice for eligible services. Check out their website for available settlement services. |
| Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) | Multicultural Council of Tasmania is a peak body for migrants in Tasmania. They work for the interest of international students, migrants and multicultural organisations. You can be a part of MCOT by becoming a member to receive regular updates on what is happening within multicultural communities in Tasmania. It is also a good platform for you to connect with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and to learn about their cultures. |
| Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania | For Workers (visa holders) Unions Tasmania’s Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania supports people on temporary visas to understand their workplace rights and get help if something is not right at work. If you are underpaid, treated unfairly, pressured because of your visa, or feel unsafe at work, the Hub can help you understand your options and report exploitation safely. The Hub also explains the new laws that protect migrant workers who have experienced workplace exploitation, including the Workplace Justice Visa. The Hub can also provide free referrals to specialist immigration lawyers if you are facing unfair or unsafe work and are worried about your visa. For Employers and Small Businesses The Migrant Work Rights Hub Tasmania supports employers and small businesses to create fair, lawful and safe workplaces when employing workers on temporary visas. The Hub provides information and resources to help employers understand their obligations under Australian workplace and migration laws, including the recent changes introduced under the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024. These resources are designed to help employers stay compliant, reduce risk, and build fair and transparent workplaces. The Hub offers factsheets to assist employers with:
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| Migration Tasmania | Migration Tasmania invites speakers to deliver webinars on various topics including employment, housing, community, health and wellbeing. Please keep an eye on our website or subscribe to our NEWS email alerts to get updates on webinars. |
| Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) | The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) offers free English classes and childcare to eligible migrants. The program is funded by the Department of Home Affairs and is available to Tasmanian nominated skilled migrants and their families after their skilled visa is granted. Studying in the AMEP provides opportunities to improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and knowledge about Australian culture and society while also developing work or further study pathways. Visit this website to learn more about this program. To check your eligibility and details of the program, contact the AMEP office at TasTAFE: Address: Level 3, 75 Campbell Street, Hobart Phone: (03) 6165 5863 Email: languages.statewide@tastafe.tas.edu.au You can also access AMEP through Max Solutions. Visit their website for more information. |
| Migrant Talent Connector | Migrant Talent Connector (or MTConnector) is a member-based not-for-profit organisation that supports Tasmania's Skilled, Business, Student and Partner migrant communities to obtain meaningful employment and business information. Their tailored services take a holistic view of an individuals' skills, experience and personal attributes to effectively meet each persons' needs. Visit their website to learn more about these services. |
| Australian Red Cross | The Australian Red Cross provides many services for newly arrived migrants as well as established migrants that might require special services, such as Emergency Relief, Bi-Cultural Health Program, Health in My Language or Connected Women Program. The Australian Red Cross runs these services and many more for migrants in Tasmania. Visit their website to learn more about the services they offer. |
Small Business Owners
| Business Tasmania | Migrants in Tasmania looking to start or who are already running a business can access Business Tasmania’s comprehensive information and support. Business Tasmania offers personalised, consultative, first contact resolution assistance. They provide targeted information, and access to a range of services and programs to help businesses succeed. |
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| Workforce Australia | Workforce Australia also provides helpful information for people looking to start a business. |
| Fair Work Ombudsman | The Fair Work Ombudsman provides comprehensive resources for business owners to help them understand and manage their responsibilities to employees. |
| The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) | The ATO offers a range of free in-language resources and support to help business operators. Tax time essentials in languages other than English
Foreign income and residency fact sheets – Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Help for your first tax time audio guide – in Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, Mandarin, and Nepali. Starting and managing a small business
In language podcasts:
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Other resources and support
There are a range of free resources and support available to help with your settlement in Tasmania.
Housing
- Tenancy advice and support is available at Tenants Union of Tasmania.
- Information about property agents is available at Property Agents Board of Tasmania.
Safety and justice
- Equal Opportunities Tasmania if you have encountered an unpleasant experience such as discrimination, prejudice, or bias.
- Fair Work Ombudsman if you have encountered unfair treatment in the workplace.
- Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority if you need visa advice.
- Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania for legal advice.
Health and wellbeing
- Free 24/7 health advice is available at Healthdirect.
- Mental wellbeing support is available at Lifeline and Beyond Blue.
- Bilingual mental health assistance is available at Embrace Mental Health.
- Tailored and holistic mental health support for 12-25 year olds is available at Headspace.
Education
Information about:
- government schools is available at Government Education and Training International (GETI).
- independent schools is available at Independent School Tasmania.
- vocational courses is available at TasTAFE.
- higher education is available at University of Tasmania.
Community
- Subscribe to Migrant Network email list for Tasmanian tips, stories, and opportunities.
- Visit Migrant Resource Centre for settlement service and support in Northern Tasmania.
- Keep track of Multicultural Council of Tasmania for information on multicultural events and activities.
- Visit Catholic Care Tasmania for information on multicultural services.
- Contact Northern Tasmania Development Corporation (NTDC) if you have interests in living or doing business in Northern Tasmania.