```markdown # NSW Government > The official digital home of the New South Wales government, providing services, information, and resources for residents, public servants, visitors, and businesses. ## About the Government - [About NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw): Comprehensive information about New South Wales including culture, services, and news. - [Precinct Development](https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/precinct-development): Current and upcoming projects delivering public spaces, and precincts. - [Public Holidays](https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/public-holidays): Find the upcoming NSW public holidays and the worker entitlements. --- ## Arts and Culture - [Arts and Culture](https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture): Information, funding, events, and support for arts and culture in New South Wales. - [Experience Arts, Culture and Heritage](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw/experience-arts-culture-and-heritage): A guide to arts, culture, and heritage experiences for visitors and residents. - [Arts and Cultural Events](https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/upcoming-events): A calendar of upcoming arts and cultural events across New South Wales. - [NSW Youth Week](https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/nsw-youth-week-2025): Information and events for NSW Youth Week 2025. --- ## Business and Economy - [NSW Business and Economy](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy): Resources, support, and updates for businesses and the economy. - [Regional Business and Economy in NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/regional-business-and-economy-nsw): Services and programs for businesses operating in regional New South Wales. - [Moving or Expanding to NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/moving-or-expanding-to-nsw): Guides and information for businesses looking to relocate to or expand within NSW. - [Starting a Business](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/starting-a-business): A guide to starting a business in NSW, including regulations and support. --- ## Community Services - [Community Services](https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services): A central hub for information and resources on community support services in NSW. - [Young People](https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-nsw/young-people): Information and resources specifically for young people living in NSW. - [Social And Affordable Housing](https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/social-affordable): Information and support services for social and affordable housing in NSW. - [Information for Aboriginal People and Communities In NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-in-nsw/information-for-aboriginal-people): A central hub for resources and information for Aboriginal people and communities. --- ## Driving, Boating & Transport - [Driving, Boating and Transport](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport): Information on driving, boating, and public transport, including licenses and registrations. - [Driving In NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driving-nsw): Guides and information related to driving licenses, road rules, and vehicles. - [Public Transport](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/public-transport): Information on buses, trains, ferries, and other public transport options. - [Boating & Marine](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/boating-and-marine): Information on boating licenses, safety, and marine regulations. --- ## Education & Training - [NSW Education & Training](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training): Information on education, training, grants, and resources for students. - [University](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/university): Financial assistance, travel concessions for university students. - [Primary and High School](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/primary-and-high-school): Information on starting, schools and travel for primary and high school education. - [Apprentices and Trainees](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/apprentices-and-trainees): Information on apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational training programs. --- ## Emergency - [Emergency](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency): A central hub for emergency services information, planning, and recovery for fires, floods and other emergencies in NSW. - [Warning System](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/get-ready/warnings/warning-system): Explains the different warning levels for bushfires, floods, and storms. - [Understand Your Risk](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare/understand-your-risk): Tools and resources to help residents understand their personal risk from natural disasters. - [Preparing For A Natural Disaster](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare): Guidance on how to prepare for and responding to various natural disasters. - [Emergency Survival Kit](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare/emergency-survival-kit): A emergency survival kit to help in an emergency. --- ## Employment - [NSW Employment Resources](https://www.nsw.gov.au/employment): Employment resources, news, grants, and workplace rights and responsibilities. - [Looking for a New Job](https://www.nsw.gov.au/employment/if-you-lose-your-job/looking-for-a-new-job): Resources and support for job seekers who have recently lost their job. - [Mental Health at Work](https://www.nsw.gov.au/employment/mental-health-at-work): Information and resources for managing mental health in the workplace. --- ## Energy - [NSW Energy](https://www.nsw.gov.au/energy): General information and policies related to energy in NSW. - [Clean Energy](https://www.nsw.gov.au/energy/clean-energy): Information on clean energy initiatives, renewable sources, and sustainability. --- ## Environment, land and Water - [NSW Environment and Land](https://www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water): Information, updates, and resources about environment, land, and water management. - [Climate, Weather, and Safety](https://www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water/climate-weather-and-safety): Resources on climate, weather patterns, and safety measures during a fire, flood or storms. - [Land and Soil](https://www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water/land-and-soil): Information about regional land services, soils, land management, Crown land and geodiversity in NSW. --- ## Family and Relationships - [Family and Relationships NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships): Information and services related to family events and relationships. - [Births](https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births): Registering your baby on birth certificates, registration and related services. - [Deaths](https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/deaths): Information on death registration, certificates, and end-of-life services. - [Marriages](https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/marriages): Legal requirements for marriage registration, ceremonies, and certificates. --- ## Grants - [NSW Grants and Funding](https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding): Connects users with government grants and funding programs. --- ## Health and Wellbeing - [NSW Health and Wellbeing](https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing): Health, wellbeing information, and support services from influenza to COVID-19. - [Mental Health Support](https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-support): Information and resources for mental health support and emotional wellbeing. - [Emergency Services](https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/state-of-customer/services/emergency-services): Front line services to minimise hazards including Fire & Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service (SES). - [Hospital, Pharmacy, and Dental](https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/hospital-pharmacy-and-dental): Resources for a finding hospital, pharmacy, and public dental services. --- ## Housing and Construction - [NSW Housing and Construction](https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction):Information and resources on landlord rights, emergency accommodation, buying, and selling a property. - [Buying and Selling Property](https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/buying-and-selling-property): Guides and information on the process of buying and selling property and assistance schemes. - [Landlords](https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/landlords): Guidance and responsibilities and rights for landlords. - [Strata](https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/strata): Advice for living in or buying into, a strata community. --- ## Legal & Justice - [NSW Legal & Justice](https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice): Accessible legal and justice resources, contacts, and support services. - [Consumer Rights and Protection](https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/consumer-rights-and-protection): Information on consumer rights and how to seek protection, replacements, warranties and guarantees. - [Courts](https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/courts): What is expected when going to court and the mediation process. --- ## Money and Taxes NSW - [Money and Taxes NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes): Information and support on money, taxes, grants, and financial assistance. --- ## NSW Government - [NSW Government](https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government): A central hub for the departments, voting and government proposals. - [Voting, Elections, and Government](https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/voting-elections-and-government): Information on voting, elections, and the structure of government. --- ## Regional and Primary Industries - [Regional and Primary Industries](https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries): Provides support and resources for regional and primary industries and affordable housing and services. - [Work Regional NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/makethemove/work-regional-nsw): Financial and career benefits working for people looking to work in regional NSW. --- ## Sport and Recreation - [Sport and Recreation](https://www.nsw.gov.au/sport-and-recreation): Information, updates, and grants related to sport and recreation activities. - [Bikes, E-Bikes, E-Scooters](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/bikes-e-bikes-e-scooters): Rules and regulations for using bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters. - [Recreational Fishing](https://www.nsw.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/recreational-fishing): Information on licenses, rules, and places for recreational fishing. --- ## Visas & Migration - [Visas and Migration](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration): Information and resources on visas, skilled migration, and business investor migration. - [Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/skilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190): Detailed information on the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) for skilled workers. - [Business and Investor Visas](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/business-and-investor-visas): Specific information on visas for business owners and investors. --- ## Visiting and Exploring NSW - [Visiting and Exploring NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/visiting-and-exploring-nsw): A comprehensive guide to visiting, exploring, and staying safe in NSW. ## NSW Government Department and Agencies - [Aboriginal Affairs NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/aboriginal-affairs-nsw): Strengthening relationships for Aboriginal people and community through the work of the NSW government. - [NSW Industrial Relations](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/premiers-department/nsw-industrial-relations): Manages industrial relations and workplace rights and responsibilities. - [The Cabinet Office](https://www.nsw.gov.au/the-cabinet-office): Leading policy, strategy and supporting the Premier and Cabinet in their decision-making. - [Women NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw): An agency focused on improving the quality of life for women. - [DCCEEW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew): Working to protect the state's environment and heritage. - [Trustee Guardian](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/trustee-guardian): Supporting the rights welfare and interests of people of NSW. - [Homes NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/homes-nsw): Focusing on delivering quality homes and services that change lives and end homelessness. - [DCITHS](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dciths): Responsible for driving visitation and night time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector. - [Create NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw): Supporting and growing the arts, culture, and creative industries. - [Office of Racing](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/office-of-racing): Managing legislation to support racing in NSW. - [Office of 24 Hour Economy Commissioner](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/office-of-24-hour-economy-commissioner): Working with councils, businesses and the community to drive a vibrant and safe 24-hour economy. - [State Records NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dciths/state-records-nsw): Manages the state's archives and records. - [Customer Service](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/customer-service): Program and initiatives to transform the way governments interact with the people of NSW. - [Fair Trading](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fair-trading): The NSW consumer protection regulator focused on building a competitive and fair marketplace. - [Building Commission](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/building-commission): Regulates building standards and ensures safety in construction. - [Geographical Names Board](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/geographical-names-board): Manages the naming and recording details of places and geographical names in the state. - [Births Deaths Marriages](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/births-deaths-marriages): The registry for births, deaths, and marriages. - [Department of Education](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-education): Responsible for delivering public education for NSW students. - [Training Services](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-education/training-services): Supporting apprenticeships and traineeships and outcomes. - [NESA](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa): Driving improvements in student achievements setting together syllabuses, teaching and school standards. - [NSW Health](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health): Working to protect, promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of people of NSW. - [Health Infrastructure](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/health-infrastructure): Manages the planning and delivery of health facilities. - [Justice Health](https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/justicehealth): Delivering the health capital works and supporting the healthcare needs of NSW communities. - [Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-planning-housing-and-infrastructure): Manages urban planning, places and economies. - [Bradfield Development Authority](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/bradfield-development-authority): Focuses on the development of the Bradfield City Centre. - [NSW Valuer General](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-planning-housing-and-infrastructure/nsw-valuer-general): Oversees NSW land valuations and compensation for acquisitions. - [DPIRD](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird): Protecting, supporting NSW's primary industries and regional economies. - [Agriculture and Biosecurity](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird/our-agencies/agriculture-and-biosecurity): Department of Planning, Industry and Regional Development is supporting and strengthening agriculture and primary industries in regional NSW. - [Fisheries and Forestry](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird/our-agencies/fisheries-and-forestry): Supporting growth of NSW fisheries and forestry sectors. - [Regional Development and Delivery](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird/our-divisions/regional-development-and-delivery): Working on critical infrastructure initiatives to boost regional development. - [Transport for NSW](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/transport-for-nsw): The lead agency for transport services in the state. - [NSW Treasury](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury): Manages the state's finances and economic policy. - [OSII](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/osii): Responsible for delivering outcomes through social impact investment. ## Contact and Help - [Contact NSW Government](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/contact-us): NSW citizens can contact Service NSW by online, by phone or in person by visiting a service centre.