Things You Need to Do When You Arrive in Australia

Find Accommodation

Find a place to live using resources like – Gumtree – Flatmate Finder – Airbnb

Get a SIM Card

Buy a local SIM card from providers like – Telstra – Optus – Vodafone

Open a Bank Account

Open an account with – Westpac – ANZ – Commonwealth Bank, or NAB

Obtain a TFN from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)

Participate in your university's orientation week (O-Week)

Attend the Orientation Program

– Sign up for Australia's public health care system – Register at a local Medicare office

Register for Medicare

– Learn to use trains, trams, buses, and ferries – Get a smart transport card like Opal, myki, or go card

Familiarize With Public Transport

– Search on Seek, Indeed, and CareerOne. – Network with locals and attend job fairs.

Look for Employment

– Visit landmarks, museums, parks, and cultural institutions. – Discover the unique aspects of each city.

Explore Your New City