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On the following pages you will find information on topics concerning your family and private life. For further assistance and specific information you can turn to ACCESS, a non-profit volunteer organization which helps all newcomers to settle in the Netherlands.Their services are available to anyone speaking English and include the following:

• a telephone or e-mail Helpline service, available for free information Monday through Friday 10:00 - 16:00. Whatever your question may be, they will help you in finding the answer
• community education courses e.g. childbirth preparation, First Aid Training, a range of parenting workshops, communication skills and job hunting
• referrals to a network of over 20 highly qualified, professional counsellors.

ACCESS offers several publications with answers to frequently asked questions:

• the 16-month “Information Calendar” which contains important information for new arrivals, useful telephone numbers and general information
• “ACCESS Guide to Health Care in The Netherlands” concisely presents a wide range of health-related topics in a user-friendly guide. It includes practical information about the Dutch Health Care system
• “ACCESS Guide to having and caring for children in The Netherlands” provides comprehensive information for those planning to have or are raising a child
• “ACCESS Guide to Working in The Netherlands” is a step-by-step guide to finding employment
• a range of fact sheets including: Starting your own Business, International Schools, Childcare and Playgroups (0 - 12 years), Dutch classes in The Netherlands, Obtaining a Driving License in The Netherlands.
  

For more information
ACCESS Den Haag
E helpdesk@access-nl.org
I www.access-nl.org
Helpdesk: 0900 - 2222 377 (€ 0,20 per minute)

General club
”Rotterdam People” is an internet-based club that you can become a member of. It holds regular social meetings at various pubs in Rotterdam as well as organizing other social/sporting activities. Check this online community at Yahoo.com.

Specific clubs
Societies, social clubs and cultural institutions for people from one specific country who live in Rotterdam permanently or temporarily are listed below. Joining one of these societies can help you find you way around in Rotterdam.

Websites
Internationals in Rotterdam
Connecting Women
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