The Move to Australia

Moving on an international basis can be an exciting time for you and your family. When you move, you will experience a whole new lifestyle. The challenge of your new position combined with the excitement of meeting new people, exploring your new environment and adopting a new culture can make your move an extremely enjoyable experience. Given the changes that will occur on your move it is important, particularly, in the arrival stage of the move to surround you and your family with familiar things from home as they can make adapting to your new community easier.

There are ways to remove most, if not all, of the potential problems of an international move to Australia. Pre-plan as much as possible prior to the commencement of your move. Engage a reputable international removalist who should be a member of both international removalist associations as well as Australian ones such as AFRA.

If the company you are dealing with has been accepted as a member into one or more of these organisations then they can be counted on to perform to a high standard and provide you with a high level of service.

Whether you plan to move your entire household or just a few personal belongings your removalist should understand how important it is to you that your belongings arrive in a timely manner and in the same condition as they left. They should also understand that you don't need the distraction of problems arising with the relocation of your personal belongings.

It is important to undertake some planning and research to ensure that you understand the requirements involved in moving your personal belongings to Australia and an appreciation of the laws and regulations governing the importation of your household goods and personal effects.

Your removalist should be able provide a Ôfull unpack' move where your home can be completely set-up upon arrival. This can involve the unpacking of all your cartons with items put away, your kitchen set-up, beds made, pictures hung and trades-people organised for the home. This can really ease the burden when arriving.

If you are moving on a temporary posting your removalist can provide you secure long term storage in your country of origin for those household goods and personal effects that are not required in your new location.

Since every country has its own laws and customs, it's a good idea to study the etiquette and customs of Australia. This will assist you in avoiding any social or cultural problems when you arrive.

The Australian embassy is a good starting point for this information. To find out more about Australia visit these Web pages: -
World Fact Book Online
Australian Immigration Fact Sheet
Australian Federal Government
Australian Customs Service
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Services

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