General Tips

Before you move - notify the following people and services of your new details:

  • POST OFFICE - for redirection of mail
  • TELEPHONE - advise Telstra to disconnect phone 132200
  • GAS, ELECTRICITY & WATER AUTHORITY
  • DOCTOR & VET
  • RETAIL ACCOUNTS - eg. Myer
  • INSURANCE COMPANIES - car, life, medical, household
  • BANK & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
  • LOCAL COUNCIL
  • SUPERANNUATION
  • ACCOUNTANT & LAWYER
  • STOCKBROKER
  • EMPLOYER
  • SUBSCRIPTIONS - eg. magazines, Pay TV, ISP
  • CLUBS, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
  • RELATIVES & FRIENDS

Failure to advise the following may incur a penalty:

  • TAXATION - land & income
  • ELECTRICAL REGISTRATION
  • VIC ROADS - vehicle registration & driving licences 131171

Finally - arrange for your children to obtain a letter from their present school confirming their status

Download this list to use as a checklist - HERE