Arrival assistance in the North East
As a migrant moving to regional Victoria, you can access a variety of services and resources through the Global Skills for Provincial Victoria initiative.
The following regions offer orientation services in North East Victoria:
Goulburn Murray Region
The Goulburn Murray region is known as Australia’s ‘fruit bowl’. The warm climate and lush, irrigated pastureland combine to make the region a food lover’s paradise. The region is home to people from many different ethnicities with one of the largest migrant communities in regional Victoria.
The Goulburn Murray region covers three local government areas and is home to more than 100,000 people.
Goulburn Murray region local government areas are:
If you are considering living in the Goulburn Murray region, contact:
Jane O'Brien
Tel: +61 3 5832 9710
Mob: 0439 388 976
Fax: +61 3 3831 1987
Email: jane.obrien@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Website: www.gmlifestyle.com.au
North East Region
North East Victoria is a region of breathtaking beauty – from rugged mountains to the river plains of the Murray River Valley. Victoria’s most geographically diverse region offers picturesque towns, native bushland, pastoral landscapes and snow capped peaks in winter.
The North East region is serviced by five local government areas. Wangaratta is the largest city in the area with a population of about 27,500.
North East region local government areas are:
If you are considering living in the North East region of Victoria, contact:
Charles Halter
Tel: +61 3 5722 0772
Mob: 0427 315 594
Email: c.halter@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Website: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Wodonga
Situated on the Murray River with the surrounding hills, agricultural valleys, wineries and historic towns, Wodonga is ideally placed for lifestyle and investment.
There are approximately 35,000 people who live in Wodonga.
The local government for Wodonga is:
If you are considering living in Wodonga, contact:
Karen Wood
Tel: +61 2 6022 9267
Fax: +61 2 6022 9346
Email: skilled@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Website: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au
Migration tools
Last updated: 10 November 2009
State Government of Victoria