COMMUNITY SUPPORT • SYDNEY, NSW
Navigating Australia is hard. You don't have to do it alone.
Practical support, guidance and genuine human connection for international students, migrants and newcomers finding their feet in Australia.
Sometimes you don't need another website or brochure. You just need someone to stand beside you.
Share Happiness InitiativeSTART WHERE YOU ARE
What are you dealing with right now?
You don't need to know which service is right. Tell us what's happening and we'll help you work out the next step.
I'm a student
Study, work, settling in, loneliness, everyday questions and finding your community.
Talk to someone → 02I'm new to Australia
Get oriented, understand the basics and find practical help without feeling overwhelmed.
Talk to someone → 03I need help finding work
Australian-style resumes, interview preparation, networking and job-search confidence.
Talk to someone → 04I have another problem
Not sure what you need? That's okay. Start with your situation and we'll take it from there.
Talk to someone →WHY WE EXIST
We've been where you are.
Share Happiness Initiative is a community-based initiative helping international students, migrants and newcomers settle into life in Australia.
We remember how overwhelming it can feel to arrive in a new country — finding work, understanding paperwork, securing accommodation, learning the culture and simply trying not to feel alone.
Sometimes we help directly. Sometimes we provide practical information. Sometimes we connect you with trusted organisations, education or employment opportunities. The goal is simple: help you move forward.
Read our story →PRACTICAL HELP
Support that works together.
Our services can stand alone or become one personalised support plan.
Jobs Coordination
Resume and LinkedIn localisation, mock interviews and community networking guidance.
🏠Accommodation Help
Application preparation, tenant-rights information and emergency housing referrals.
📋Documentation
Guidance around TFN, ABN, Medicare, myGov, banking and identity documents.
✈️1st Day Support
Airport welcome, SIM and Opal setup and neighbourhood orientation.
🤝Personal Buddy Program
Connection with a trained local volunteer for cultural, personal and professional support.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
One conversation can change the next step.
You tell us
Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with.
We listen
A coordinator contacts you by email or WhatsApp.
We work it out
We build a personalised support plan with you.
We stay connected
We connect you with the right volunteers and community support.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let's make Australia feel a little less overwhelming.
You don't need to have the perfect words. Just start with what's happening.