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Task |
Information |
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Notes |
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Mobile Phone PAYG SIM Card(s) |
eg Telstra Prepaid SIM Starter kit & Telstra Freedom PAYG package |
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Take unlocked mobile phone(s) |
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International Phone Card |
eg gotalk |
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Mobile Wireless Broadband Internet Access |
eg Bigpond NextG, 3 Mobile Broadband |
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Post Office Box |
Print online application form
ID required: Photo id or 2 forms of written id (name, address & signature) |
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Melways |
Metropolitian Melbourne road map |
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Tax File Number (TFN) |
Apply online |
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Ambulance Cover |
Apply online. There is a 60 day qualifying period for all New Members requiring non-emergency ambulance
transport or services. |
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Can be arranged prior to move with an Australian address |
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Bank Accounts |
Arrange or activate within 6 weeks of arrival.
ID required: passport, proof of Australian address (for each account holder) |
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Can be arranged prior to move |
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Credit Card |
Arrange or activate within 6 weeks of arrival |
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Can be arranged prior to move (recommended if you do not have a job on arrival) |
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Transfer Remaining Funds |
Tax must be paid on any profit made resulting from transferring funds after migration |
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Victorian Driving Licence |
Must apply within 3 months if on permanent visa (12 months for temporary visa). Make an appointment to change over licence.
ID required: current driving licence, passport, bank statement with Victorian address. |
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If current licence is not in English, bring International Licence |
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Car Rental |
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Medicare |
Apply at Medicare Office (wait approx. 10 days after arrival).
ID required: passport with visa, 2 residency docs. |
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Centrelink |
Register online for Family Tax Benefit, Parenting Payment, Child Care Benefit, Baby Bonus etc |
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Schools/University |
Consider catchment areas and waiting lists |
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House Rental/Purchase Research |
Find the right location |
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Private Health Insurance |
Arrange with "Lifetime Cover" |
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Is this provided by employer? |
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Dental Insurance |
Arrange as separate insurance or as part of Private Health Insurance |
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Home Contents Insurance |
Arrange for current possessions and for contents of container when it arrives |
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Doctor/Medical Centre |
If possible one that "Bulk Bills" |
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Take medical records |
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Dentist |
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Take latest X-ray |
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Inland Revenue P85 |
Complete for each adult and send to UK within a couple of weeks |
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Take P85 form(s) |
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Tax Agent & Financial Advice |
30% of Australians complete their own returns, many use a Tax Agent, the cost of which is tax
deductible. The agent is liable for any errors. Approx. $120 |
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Take information related to non-Australian finances eg pension, endowment, property |
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Last Will & Testament |
It's recommend to have an Australian Will prepared |
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Take copy of latest will |
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Cat/Dog Registration |
Every dog and cat 3 months of age and over must be registered with their local Council. This must be done by 10 April each year. |
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New Resident Kit |
Request handy kit from local council |
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