Getting Established
Where there any household items you were not allowed to take into Australia?
What's a good way of getting hold of cheap/second hand furniture in Melbourne? (i.e. like Trade Me)
How much money should I take to get me started in Australia?
I am single, young and want to make the move...how much will I (approx) need to get set up over there? (preferably Perth).
What is a good area to live in Perth? Need a cheap place to buy food, clothing, etc to get started.
How much money will I need to move to Australia?
I am 18 and really want/need to move over to Aussie. I already have a place to live hopefully. I want to move over at the end of November and just want to know - do I need much money to take with me??
What are the basic requirements for me and my son and partner to move to Australia from the UK?
I am from the United Kingdom and am looking to move to Australia in 2009 for a new life with my son and partner. What do we need to do to move? Could you send me a check list?
Where is the best place to live in Brisbane?
What is the likelihood I'll qualify for permanent residency in Australia and be able to buy a business and a house in Perth? How much will I need to do this?
What is the reality of living in Australia?
The media is saying dire things about Australia's economy 'going soft' and are portraying the country as being on the rocks! If what is written in The Age is to be believed, Victoria seems especially…
What is a good way of getting a mobile phone in Australia?
Looking for a cheap, user friendly way of getting a new phone without having to sign up for 2 years... What is everyone doing for phones in Australia?
Moving on a tight budget - doable?
Hi - We have a job offer but it doesn't include relocation. We would be able to scrape together between 6-8K AUD to move a family of 6 ( 2 adults, 4 kids). Is that enough to get by until the first…
How much money do you need to move to Australia?
Is there a minimum amount of funds you need behind you before you move from NZ to Australia? And do you need proof of it?
Need suggestions about moving to/living in Adelaide
Hi, I am seriously considering the move to Australia and feel that Adelaide would be a good place to start for my wife and two kids (5 & 2). We are currently living in rural south island and think…
How do we get from Melbourne to Ballarat with no car?
We're selling our car here in NZ and would like to move to Ballarat... We're not sure how to get there though! Do we fly to Melbourne and get a smaller flight through to Ballarat? Or do we fly to…
How do I get a Post Office Box in Melbourne?
Hi, My family is moving from Auckland to Melbourne but we won't have a permanent address in the first few weeks in Australia. Can we apply for a Post Office Box in Melbourne while we are still…
What is the best way to get a reliable car after you move from NZ?
Living costs and finding work in Melbourne
Hey everyone I've been reading through all the questions and have found the information really useful. I'm looking at moving to Melbourne in the next few months to work and have a few…
I'm a 12-year-old kid from NZ. Will it be easy for me to move ?
I'm a 12-year-old kid from NZ. Will it be easy for me to move to Australia??
Renting in Sydney without Employment
If you move over to Sydney without a job lined up (alot of employment agencies want to meet with you before they refer you to employers) how do you go about renting a property? I hear that rental…
New Zealand senior citizens moving to Australia with a South African pension.
My parents are New Zealand citizens on a South African pension and will not be working in Australia if we move there. Can anyone offer any info/advice on whether they will face any surprise costs or…