Keep these bookmarked — Whenever you need them
Register of Migration Agents (MARA)
The official register of people legally allowed to give you immigration advice for a fee.
Register of Migration Agents (MARA)
mara.gov.au
The official register of people legally allowed to give you immigration advice for a fee.
Migration advice is regulated. Anyone charging you for it and not on this register is acting illegally, and bad advice can cost you your visa.
Never hand your passport or ImmiAccount password to an agent. A legitimate agent never needs to log in as you.
This is one entry from G'day Guide — every official service, help line and useful site for arriving in Australia, explained in plain English and put in the order you actually need them. No affiliate links, no sponsored placements, no paid rankings.
Usually done around the same time
- Beyond Blue 24/7 mental health support line and a large free library of practical guidance.
- Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health) The government front door to free and low-cost mental health services. Renamed from Head to Health.
- Driving long distances and remote areas Advice on preparing for the distances Australia actually involves.