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Change of Address Checklist

By Sarah Bekkers

As you get ready to move, here’s a helpful checklist to make sure you update your address with all the important people and services.

📬 Postal Services

  • Australia Post – set up mail redirection
  • Update your address on any PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers

💳 Finance and Banking

  • Banks, credit unions, and building societies
  • Credit card companies
  • Mortgage providers
  • Accountant
  • Superannuation funds
  • Share registries

📑 Government and Legal

  • Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) – update enrolment
  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) – myGov account
  • Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support
  • Department of Transport – driver’s licence and vehicle registration
  • Local council – rates and pet registration
  • Passport office (if needed)
  • ASIC (if you run a business)

🏠 Utilities and Home Services

  • Electricity provider
  • Gas provider
  • Water provider
  • Internet and phone providers (mobile and home phone)
  • Pay TV (e.g., Foxtel, Netflix address for billing)
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Security system provider (if applicable)
  • Solar feed-in tariffs (if applicable)
  • Body Corporate (if applicable)

Make sure you leave any NBN boxes behind that belong to the property

🩺 Healthcare

  • General Practitioner (GP) clinic
  • Dentist
  • Specialist doctors (e.g., physiotherapists, cardiologists, dermatologists etc.)
  • Allied health providers (e.g., physiotherapy, psychology, chiropractic)
  • Private health insurer
  • My Health Record (online via myGov)

📦 Shopping and Loyalty Programs

  • Online shopping accounts (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Myer)
  • Loyalty programs (e.g., Flybuys, Everyday Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer)
  • Subscriptions (magazines, streaming services)

💼 Work and Education

  • Employer and HR/payroll department
  • Professional organisations and licences
  • Schools, universities, childcare centres
  • Alumni associations

🐶 Pets

  • Pet microchip registry
  • Vet clinic

💌 Friends and Family

  • Let close friends and family know (you could even send a moving announcement!)
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