Moving Checklist

TWO WEEKS TO GO

		If renting, advise your current landlord or agent, in writing, of your intention to move
		Advise your children’s school / kindergarten and have transfer documents sent to your new school/ kindergarten
		Collect children’s school records, immunisation certificates etc. for the new school
		Contact government agencies (Centrelink, Child Support Agency, Medicare etc.) and notify them of your new address and date of move
		Inform your doctor, dentist and other medical specialists of your move. Collect your records or request transfer to your new practitioners
		Start notifying businesses, colleagues and service providers of your intended change of address
		Run down supplies of frozen and perishable foods
		Confirm details with Trans International – times for pack, move, unpack, clean, details of storage, insurance etc
		Organise to disconnect and connect your essential services; gas, water, phone and electricity
		Complete your Australia Post Mail Redirection Service application to redirect your mail to your new address
		Transfer all home deliveries to new address
		Arrange childcare for your moving day if necessary

ONE WEEK TO GO

		Arrange electoral roll transfer
		Transfer bank accounts to a more convenient location
		Advise the taxation office of your new place of residence
		Organise general household repairs and thorough cleaning
		Have a final clean-out dispose of out-of-date materials from under the kitchen sink, garage, laundry etc
		Dispose of flammables
		Drain fuel from lawn mower and other machinery
		Gather all keys from old address, get spares from family and friends
		Send e-cards to everyone with your new details
		Collect instruction books for stove, dishwasher, security system and leave for new owner
		Cancel or change local services such as lawn mowing services, newspaper deliveries etc.
		Keep a bag free with all the things you’ll need for your unpacking and cleaning
		Keep a few things out for the kids on move day
		Have your gas bottle purged
		Clean oven
		Clean out medicine cabinet
		Secure electrical items and make sure safe to move

MOVE DAY

		Place all suitcases and essential items you need in one specified place so they are not loaded in the removal van, eg. bathroom or car
		Carry all valuables and important papers with you
		Pack your essentials in the Trans International Essentials Carton, (refer Moving Manual)
		Ensure children and pets are safe and out of harm’s way
		Turn off the gas at the meter, the electricity at the switchboard and water at the tap – make sure all cleaning is finished first
		Do a final walk through with removalists
		Tighten taps before you leave
		Leave a note at your old address with your forwarding address details
		Lock all doors and windows as you leave
		Test all keys and consider changing your locks

AFTER YOUR MOVE

		Call and request a new residence pack from your council
		If moved inter-state, advise Vehicle Registration Authority of your details
		Store items that don’t fit in your new home – consider selling or donating any unwanted items
		Find where the local sports clubs, parks and social centres are, join some clubs and get involved in your new neighbourhood
		Visit the local shopping precinct and ascertain which shops are best for parking, price and convenience
		Familiarise your pets with your new home as quickly as possible, keep cats inside for at least a week and use Feliway to help cats settle
		Organise for Trans International to collect your used packing cartons