Important things to do after you arrive

This is a helpful list to help you understand the important things you must do in your first weeks after you have arrived.

Check list 

  1. Get an Australian phone number
  2. Apply for a tax file number (TFN)
  3. Open a bank account
  4. Register with Medicare
  5. Contact Centrelink
  6. Find a family doctor
  7. Translate important documents
  8. Apply for a drivers licence
  9. Enrol your children at school
  10. Sign up for free English classes