Information and Advice
Consulate-General of Ireland, Sydney
The Consulate General of Ireland is the Irish government’s representation in Sydney—useful for Australians intending to travel to Ireland, or Irish citizens visiting or living in Sydney.
Economic information about Ireland
The Consulate-General of Ireland has provided two documents containing up-to-date economic information about the Republic of Ireland:
- 10 Key Economic Facts about Ireland (from the Department of Foreign Affairs)
- Key Messages (from the Department of Finance)
Irish Australian Welfare Bureau and Resource Centre
The Irish Australian Welfare Bureau and Resource Centre is a non-profit organization based in Sydney to serve the welfare needs of the Irish community in New South Wales.
The objects of the Association are:
- To provide social advice to Irish immigrants regarding their rights and available services, in order to assist them to make a smooth transition into Australian society.
- To provide assistance to Irish people in detention, and their families.
- To offer assistance regarding housing and accommodation.
- To advise and assist with unemployment issues and employment procedures/rights.
- To offer assistance and visitations to people in hospitals and Nursing Homes.
- To assist isolated, widowed or bereaved families.
- To provide contact and assistance to inmates and families of those in jails, during or on release.
- To attend and service any other charitable needs of individuals and community groups within the Irish community in Australia.
