Relocation checklists

Once you have organised your visas, employment and medical registration for Australia, there are a number of things you need to do in preparing to relocate.

Moving to a new country is a huge undertaking, but an exciting one. The links below will take you to the website of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. There you will find checklists to help you plan your move, as well as some information about the important things you will need to do before you leave for Australia and upon arrival.

Things to do before you leave for Australia
This covers: Financial matters, Travel plans, Documents, Electrical appliances, Household goods and Currency.

On arrival in Australia
This covers: Immigration clearance, Quarantine, Customs, Money-changing and Travelling overseas from Australia.

First days in Australia
This covers: Rental cars, Public transport, Transfer to regional transport connections, Types of short-term accommodation and Finding a home.

Using a migration agent
If you choose to use a migration agent to help you with the move to Australia, this information will assist in explaining their role and responsibilities, and by providing contact points for approved migration agents.

Valuable information on issues such as housing, education, employment, taxation, healthcare and English courses can be found in the Life in Australia section of DoctorConnect.

The Australian Furniture Removers Association also has a series of information sheets as part of their Moving Guide Kit.

You may also like to use an Internet search engine to help you locate international moving companies. Many of these companies have checklists to assist you. Try using the following keywords in your search: international removals Australia