The Central West Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD), servicing Outback Queensland, is a registered Regional Certifying Body (RCB). RCB’s are organisations endorsed by state and territory governments that have local knowledge of skill shortages in their area, have the ability and networks to assess whether a business is actively and lawfully operating in their area and have the authority to assess and certify nominated employment positions under the legislative requirements of a number of Australian Government migration schemes.

Outback Queensland is proud of its cultural diversity and is proactively fostering links with existing and new migrants to support settlement and to help facilitate a smooth transition for new migrants and their families into life in Outback Queensland. Further information is available on a number of programs and projects operating in the region to assist migrants and their families by contacting RAPAD on 07 4658 3301 or email rapad@rapad.com.au.

Information about beginning a new life and settlement services in Australia and regional Queensland is also available from www.immi.gov.au/settle.

Quick Links

Beginning a new life in Queensland http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/booklets/texts/qld/eng.pdf

A new country – a new life information kit as part of the Australian Cultural Orientation Program http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/publications/AUSCO_kit_version_11.pdf

Life in Regional Australia provides information about migration categories, regional areas seeking to attract migrants, finding employment and housing in regional Australia and a Life in Regional Australia image gallery.
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/regional-life/index.htm

Information on living and working in Australia covers health, housing, work and business, education and transport services
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/work-liv-index.htm

What to do soon after you arrive in Australia outlines the important things you need to consider once you arrive in Australia
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/info/arrived_migrants.htm

Getting Help with English provides information on the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/english/index.htm

Where migrants can find help lists agencies providing migrant support
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/help/index.htm

Moving to Australia provides practical advice on migrating to Australia
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/moving/index.htm

Potential migrants highlights issue to consider before migrating, information for migrants and for sponsors
http://www.immi.gov.au/settle/info/index.htm