ShareHow Can We Help You?
Share Happiness Initiative (SHI) is here to support you at every step of settling in Australia.
I am a student
Help with study, work, and settling into Australia.
I am a migrant/newcomer
Help getting started and finding the right information.
I need help finding work
Employment preparation, job-search support, and opportunities.
I have another problem
Tell us what you need and we will see how we can help.
We've Been Exactly Where You Are.
Share Happiness Initiative (SHI) is primarily a community-based initiative helping international students, migrants, and newcomers settle into life in Australia. We are former immigrants and volunteers who remember how overwhelming it feels landing in a new country.
SHI is here to help people navigate life in Australia. Sometimes we help directly, sometimes we provide practical information, and sometimes we connect people with trusted community organisations, education, or employment opportunities. Our purpose is to help people move forward.
Whether you are preparing to arrive or are already here, we assess your situation to guide you with practical support—from airport welcome and accommodation guidance to job search preparation and community connections.
Read Our Story
"They turned my anxiety into action within 24 hours."
How We Help You Settle
Choose exactly what you need help with. Mix and match our services to build your perfect support plan.
Jobs Coordination
Resume formatting, mock interviews, local references, and networking strategies tailored to the Aussie job market.
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Help navigating the aggressive Sydney rental market, tenant rights, and finding emergency or short-term housing.
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Step-by-step guidance setting up your urgent paperwork: TFN, Bank Accounts, Medicare, and Driver's Licences.
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We meet you at the airport, help you buy a SIM card, organize your Opal transport card, and guide you to your first bed.
Learn morePersonal Buddy
Get matched with a dedicated local volunteer for 12 months to help cure homesickness and navigate culture shock.
Learn moreReal Immigrants. Real Results.
"I applied for 50 jobs with no reply. Share Happiness fixed my resume to the Australian standard, and I had two interviews within a week."
— Carlos M., Brazil
"Landing in Sydney alone was terrifying. Having someone waiting with a sign and helping me get onto the right train changed everything."
— Priya S., India
"TFN, Medicare... I didn't know where to start. They sat with me, opened the laptops, and we did it together. Incredible support."
— David L., UK
Let's Get Your Life Started.
Stop stressing over paperwork and endless job portals. Let our volunteers help you—with our support.