Department of Human Services interpreter services
If you speak a language other than English or have difficulty reading written information, you can get help over the telephone.
Public Housing Language Link gives you pre-recorded information in ten languages and English about:
- How to apply for housing
- How much rent you will pay
- How to arrange repairs
- Help with renting privately.
Language Link can also connect you through to your local housing office with an interpreter.
To use Language Link, please call:
| Language | Telephone | |
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Arabic | (03) 9280 0790 |
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Simplified Chinese | (03) 9280 0791 |
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Croatian | (03) 9280 0792 |
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Traditional Chinese | (03) 9280 0789 |
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Polish | (03) 9280 0793 |
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Russian | (03) 9280 0794 |
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Somali | (03) 9280 0795 |
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Spanish | (03) 9280 0796 |
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Turkish | (03) 9280 0797 |
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Vietnamese | (03) 9280 0798 |
| English | (03) 9280 0799 |
If you speak another language, please call or visit your local housing office and ask for an interpreter.
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