When you first arrive
First things first
- Check into your temporary accommodation.
- Let your friends and family at home know that you have arrived safely.
Set up communications
- Set up a pre-paid mobile phone account.
- Find your nearest internet service point.
Explore jobs and schools
- Hire a car to explore Perth, regional WA and your local area, including local schools if applicable.
- Purchase the weekend newspapers and acquaint yourself with Perth and regional Western Australia. Here, you will also find job and property vacancies, and cars for sale.
Get the paperwork sorted
- Apply for a tax file number and open a bank account if still required.
- Register yourself and your family for a Medicare card if you are eligible or arrange for private health insurance.
Start serious job hunting
- Contact potential employers and recruitment agencies to set up job interviews.
- Attend a skilled seminar or business seminar.
Settle in
- Collect your pets from quarantine if necessary.
When you move into your new home
First things first
- Set up utilities including phone, power, internet etc.
Build your networks
- Contact your children’s new schools or child care provider and arrange for a progress report.
- Introduce yourself to your new neighbours.
- Look into social and recreational activities in your local area.
- Register with your local library.
Increase your mobility
- Purchase a car if required and organise registration and insurance.
- Find out about local transport and timetables.
Keep the following original documents with you as you travel:
Identity documents
- Passports
- Birth certificates
- Marriage (and divorce) certificates
Employment and school documentation
- Qualifications, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, job and employment references
- Children’s school reports and immunisation certificates
Financial and insurance documentation
- Verification of your credit records
- Proof of no claim bonus for insurance purposes
- Copies of your life and other insurances
- A copy of your Last Will and Testament
- Records of trusts and companies you have operated
- Account and loan details
- Details of your investments
Electronic records
- Backup files for your computer.
