Misplaced 11 Posted July 7, 2013 Hi all, I don't know whether there is a thread already but I thought it maybe useful to have a thread that lists the things to do the first couple of weeks when you arrive. Buy a car Change driving license to an Aussie one Get a Tax File Number Setup/activate bank account Get kids into school They are not in any particular order!! Cheers Mis Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmjg 4,061 Posted July 8, 2013 You missed visiting the Medicare office. And finding accommodation. And the first "big shop" And phoning the uk to tell someone you've arrived safely And finding cheap furniture and kitchen stuff at op shops until the container turns up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salma 135 Posted July 8, 2013 also get medical insurance if over 30 as you have a yr to get it if not they add age weighting on if under 30 get ambulance insurance as you never know when you will need one (we found out the expensive way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ptp113 Posted July 8, 2013 Kiss the ground and thank your lucky stars you escaped from Blighty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candygirl 784 Posted July 8, 2013 http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/feedback-announcements/37024-really-useful-do-list.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/3509-list-things-do-when-you-arrive-parts-1-4-a.html I have been using two these two lists to help us. Hope they help you too. IELTS 02/12 = 9's, AQF III 31/05/12, TRA Ass 14/11/12, EOI Submitted 14/11/12, Invite Received 15/11/12, 489 FS Lodged 29/11/12, CO Assigned 01/01/13, Meds 17/01/13 Grant 02/04/2013 189 Independent Visa Invitation 22/04/13, VISA GRANT 01/05/13 Arrived in Perth 09/10/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
