North Sydney is a vibrant community with a major commercial centre surrounded by shopping villages and neighbourhoods.

We celebrate community harmony, respect and diversity.

Our residents, workers and students are proud to belong and we welcome those who visit and enjoy the area.

Translation of non-English languages

If you do not understand this information, please ring the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50, and ask for an interpreter in your language to contact North Sydney Council on (02) 9936 8100. This is a free service.

English Conversation Classes

The Lower North Shore Multicultural Network has produced Learning and practising English - A directory of Classes on the North Shore for beginner, Intermediate and advanced learners (5MB) with information and links to websites as well as tips on learning and improving English.

Translated Government Information

Links to Australian Government information pages in a range of languages:

• Adult Migrant English Service (AMES) - provides English language and vocational training, and job seeker support
• Service Australia - information on pensions, employment, parents/guardians, disability and more.
• Office of Fair Trading- covers topics such as buying a car, renting, credit cards, working from home and more.
• Department of Education (NSW) - useful documents for parents and caregivers, translated into over 40 languages.
• Federal Department of Health and Aged Care - Government information about health in different languages.
• Legal Aid (NSW) - legal information in a range of languages.  
• Australian Taxation Office - Tax information in Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese.

For more information - please visit our Multiculturalism page.