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Settlement Orientation Service (SOS)

The Settlement Orientation Service (SOS) can provide you with a range of useful local information about South Australian systems which will help you settle into our way of life and work.

Who can use this service?

 
SOS is a free service to assist skilled migrants who have recently arrived in South Australia under the following visa categories:

  • 495
  • 136
  • 137
  • 134
  • 119 spouse
  • Regional 457 spouse

How will SOS assist you?

SOS can provide you with introductory information on the following:

Health Services
Doctors, dentists, hospitals, Medicare and private health insurance

Housing
Local areas, renting, buying, getting a housing loan and tenancy information

Transport
Public transport: bus, trams and trains

Individual and Family Support

  • Children, youth and family services
  • Health and aged care services

Settlement
Way of life in Australia, especially South Australia

The Law & You
Getting your driver’s license, police matters, your legal rights and the SA legal system; local, State and Commonwealth Governments

Education Systems
Child care, pre-schools, schools and adult education

Money
Banking, loans, shopping, budgeting, concessions, taxation, Commonwealth services and payments

Community Organisations
Community groups

Further Enquiries:

 

For further information or to make an appointment please contact:

Skills Recognition Support Services
TAFESA South
Adelaide City Campus
Level 1 East
120 Currie Street
ADELAIDE  SA  5000

Telephone:   (08) 8207 8354
Freecall:       1800 658 887
Fax:            (08) 8463 5449

Email:          srss@saugov.sa.gov.au