Arrival assistance in the South 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 South West Victoria:

Geelong and Colac Region

The Geelong and Colac region is the gateway to the spectacular Great Ocean Road and is home to Victoria's second largest city, Geelong. Features of the region include dramatic coastlines, seaside villages and wild sweeping beaches.

Geelong and Colac region covers five local government areas with a population of just over 250,000. Geelong's first people were the Wathaurong people who are the traditional custodians of the land.

Geelong and Colac region local government areas are:

If you are considering living in the Geelong and Colac region, contact:

Anne O'Brien
Tel: +61 3 5272 4866
Mob: 0437 770 037
Fax: +61 3 5227 0855
Email: aobrien@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Web: www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Warrnambool and District

Situated on the breathtaking Great Ocean Road and under the mountains of the southern Grampians, Warrnambool and district is a diverse and lively region. Warrnambool, the major city of the region, is the fifth largest in Victoria.

The Warrnambool district is managed by the Moyne and Warrnambool local councils, which support a population of about 46,000.

Warrnambool and District local government areas are:

If you are considering living in Warrnambool and district, contact:

Phil Hoggan
Tel: +61 3 5559 4956
Mob: 0419 156 821
Fax: +61 3 5559 4900
Email: phoggan@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Website: www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au

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Last updated: 20 July 2009

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