Who to notify when you move
Take the stress out of changing your address
From updating your mail address to letting your loved ones know, moving to a new home involves more than just packing boxes and loading the truck. To ensure a smooth transition to your new digs, let’s go through a quick but essential list of the people and organisations who need a heads up when your address changes.
General
- Family and friends
- Employers
- Schools and universities
- Before and after school care facilities
- Extra-curricular clubs and activities
- Security systems
Government agencies
- Australia Post
- Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
- Australian Tax Office (ATO)
- Medicare, Centrelink, Child Support
- DonateLife (if you’re an organ donor)
- License, car registrations, toll payment accounts (for NSW and VIC)
- Concessions, seniors, pension cards
- Local council (especially if you have a pet)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Veterans’ Affairs
Health & medical
- Private health insurer
- General practitioner
- Medical specialists
- Dentist and orthodontist
- Mental health professionals
- Optometrist, physiotherapist, etc.
- Veterinarian
- Gym and other memberships
Financial services
- Banks and credit card providers
- Superannuation fund
- Insurance companies (car, home, contents, pet etc.)
- Online payment services (e.g. PayPal, AfterPay)
Subscriptions & loyalty programs
- Newspaper and magazine subscriptions
- Media and streaming platforms
- Subscription boxes (food, wine, toilet paper etc.)
- Retail store cards
- Frequent flyer programs