CHECKLIST โ€” First 30 Days in Australia

ArrivoAU ยท arrivoau.com | Arrive prepared. Live well. ยท โš  = Urgente / Urgent / Urgente

DAYS 1โ€“3 ยท The Immediate Essentials
โ˜โš  Get an Australian SIM card
โ˜โš  Apply for a TFN (Tax File Number)
โ˜โš  Open an Australian bank account
โ˜โš  Health insurance โ€” check coverage and validity
โ˜โš  Know your visa conditions
โ˜Get a public transport card
โ˜Get a Photo Card (Australian ID)
โ˜Confirm / find initial accommodation
DAYS 4โ€“10 ยท Documents & Registrations
โ˜Register your fixed address with services
โ˜Register for Medicare
โ˜โš  Check OSHC (required for subclass 500)
โ˜Open a superannuation account
โ˜Create a myGov account
DAYS 11โ€“21 ยท Work & Finances
โ˜โš  Read your employment contract carefully
โ˜โš  Fill in the TFN Declaration Form
โ˜โš  Nominate your super fund to employer (Super Choice Form)
โ˜Understand your award and casual loading
โ˜Create a monthly budget
โ˜Save all your payslips
DAYS 22โ€“30 ยท Organisation & Integration
โ˜Convert your driving licence
โ˜Find a GP (family doctor)
โ˜Find a trusted dentist
โ˜Connect with your community
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ยท Stay Alert
โ˜โš  Student visa work hour limits
โ˜Voting from abroad โ€” stay informed
โ˜Tax obligations in your home country