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Useful links

• Consumer rights - The Department of Fair Trading is who you should call if you feel you’ve been treated unfairly by a business. Phone 13 14 50.
• Emergency contact number - Dial 000 in an emergency for police, fire or ambulance services.
• Health - The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service brings information about health issues and services to people who speak languages other than English.
• Housing - Phone 1300 652 488 for the interpreting service for NSW Department of Housing.
• Immigration and citizenship - Department of Home Affairs provides information on visas, becoming an Australian citizen, tips on settling into Australia and more.
• Immigration Advice and Rights Centre Sydney is a not-for-profit charity specialising in Australian immigration and refugee law and policy.
• Money and finances - MoneySmart provides information in a variety of languages about financial issues.
• Public transport - NSW transport provides information on all public transport. You can also phone 131 500.
• Refugees - The Refugee Council of NSW is the national body for refugees and the organisations that support them.
• Translated websites - NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service provides translated information on health issues. They provide information in different languages.
• Volunteer - Make friends and become an active part of the community by volunteering with Hornsby Shire Council . You can also search for volunteer positions in Sydney with Seek volunteer.
• International Student Welfare Services Hub – Support available for a number of topics such as; Emergency food assistance, accommodation and housing, legal advice and mental health and wellbeing.