Change of Address Checklist

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!)