Hi, after reading a thread that mentioned bringing our NHS cards to Australia I wondered what else I need to bring.

Can we have a definitive thread that tells us all what we really should bring when we come.

So far we have NHS cards on the list.

Thanks in advance.

Jazzys

Passport...

Oh god I knew that would happen!

Jazzys

Bring nothing....speaking from experience the only things you need are simple reminders of the life you leave behind.
Oh...bring money...

Why the heck would you bring your NHS cards with you ? Just curious since I cant see absolutely any use in these whatsoever. You'll register for medicare when you get here and nobody here would even know what they were, nevermind actually wanting to see them.

I'm just interested really as thats a first on me.

Nhs cards was a new one on me too - panicked for a second or 2 knowing i'd incinerated em all last week ! Then thought hey ho!
Taking proof of no claims on bike and car insurance in case plus documents relating to bikes we own but after that - I can't be arsed. Any other paperwork is personal and only relevent to me in the sentimental stakes like cards and achievements.

For me new life - and i'll start again with all relevent paperwork when i get there on Sunday.

Make sure that you have both pieces of your driving licence, both the plastic and the paper bit.

Also bring any paper work relating to any property that you have sold/rented as it will probably be useful at this end when you come to buy/rent.

Things i wish we had brought- all my school and work certificates and membership of any professional bodies, we came on a 457 and are applying for PR so getting copies is difficult, letters of credit worthiness, possessed a shed load of good credit reference in Uk could not get a CC until advised on here to get Virgin, the good lady scanned a load of personal stuff and brought the Disk . there is good advice and good on bulk as well
ian

ian
im coming out on a 457 visa in the next few weeks . how did you find the process of changing it? did you employ an agent or did your firm help you?
paul

Dont bring any beer mate ive got it in the fridge ere waiting for you

Hi,
Anything that helps secure a rental, so letters from previous landlords, mortgage statements, letter from estate agent etc..
Anything relating to professional work, qualifications you need etc
Anything relating to medicines you take, info on glasses prescriptions..
Drivers license


'bout it i think, at least they are the important things

How about old Vehicle insurance papers showing you NCD's (if u have any) its worth banging on about it when you need to insure your first car - might save you a penny or two.