Arrival assistance in the North West

As a migrant moving to regional Victoria, you can access a variety of services and resources through Victoria's Global Skills for Provincial Victoria initiative.

The following regions offer orientation services in North West Victoria:

Bendigo and Region

Bendigo is a modern city with a rich heritage dating back to the gold rushes of the 1850's. Just 90 minutes north of Melbourne, Bendigo is a major regional centre for North Central Victoria and the third largest urban area in Victoria. Bendigo is a vibrant and culturally enriched centre renowned for its lifestyle and career opportunities.

Bendigo is home to a culturally diverse population of about 96,000. The City of Greater Bendigo is located in the geographic centre of Victoria and is part of the Jaara Jaara Country, the traditional land of people of the Dja Dja Wrung language.

Bendigo and region covers five local government areas:

If you are considering living in Bendigo and region, contact:

Lisa Farrar
Tel: +61 3 5434 6247
Mob: 0400 108 152
Fax: +61 3 5434 6200
Email: l.farrar@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Website: www.bendigoskilledmigration.com.au

Mildura and Region

Located on the Murray River in north west Victoria, Mildura is a cosmopolitan city centre set in an idyllic country setting. Sharing borders with New South Wales and South Australia, the region is home to many wineries, restaurants and festivals. Mildura also has some of Australia's most significant Aboriginal and historical sites.

The Mildura Rural City Council services a diverse and multicultural population of about 57,000.

Mildura and region local government is Mildura Rural City Council.

If you are considering living in the Mildura region, contact:

Catherine Kelly
Tel: +61 3 5018 8266
Mob: 0428 143 869
Fax: +61 3 5021 1899
Email: catherine.kelly@mildura.vic.gov.au
Web: www.liveworkmildura.com 

Swan Hill and Region

The Swan Hill region is set on the Murray River in Victoria's north west. Swan Hill has magnificent scenery, a warm climate with the convenience of a large regional town.

The Swan Hill region has a population of about 40,000.

Swan Hill region local government is Swan Hill Rural City Council.

If you are considering living in Swan Hill and region, contact:

Deb Quin
Tel: +61 3 5032 3033
Mob: 0438 329 199
Fax: +61 3 5032 3032
Email: dquin@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Website: www.swanhillonline.com

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Last updated: 20 July 2009

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