If you are planning to settle down in Australia, then there are certain very essential things that you need to take into consideration. For all categories of new arrivals, such as: family immigrants, skilled immigrants, humanitarian entrants and refugees, there are seven very vital steps that these new immigrants have to follow after their arrival in the country.
Submit a tax file number or TFN application
After your arrival in Australia, the first thing that you need to do is apply for a TFN. A tax file number is required to receive an income in the country. Here income indicates salary from job or wages, payment from the government, and funds earned from investments with interest on savings accounts.
Register yourself with Medicare
Medicare is basically a scheme through which the government of Australian offers help with basic medical expenses to its people. You can also qualify to join Medicare and obtain direct access to health care services and schemes.
Open your bank account
Most of the incomes in Australia, such as: wages or salary and government benefits are directly paid into a bank account. Therefore, you have to open your bank account within the period of six weeks from your arrival in the country. For identification, you will only need your passport.
Register yourself with Centrelink
Centrelink is mainly a government agency that provides a wide range of services to the Australian community. As a new immigrant to the country, you will not immediately become eligible for social security. However, exception is there in case of a humanitarian entrant or refugee. Centrelink provides services to help people to become self-dependent and support those who are in need.
Enroll for English Course
For your successful settlement in Australia, you must have the English language skill. By understanding the need, the government of Australia has introduced English languages courses for new immigrants under the Adult Migrant English Program.
Enroll Your Children in School
According to the law of Australia, children under 15 years of age must attend school. Therefore, the immigrants with children are asked to enroll their children in a school as soon as possible.
Apply for a Driving License
If you have your own vehicle and want to drive in Australia, then you must have an appropriate driving license in Australia. In this country, the driving license is issued by state and territory governments. However, you may have to pass a practical driving test, a knowledge test and an eyesight test in this regard.
