MEDICAL CERTIFICATES YOU NEED WHILE TRAVELING IN AUSTRALIA

Be sure to bring with you some copies of the following medical certificates, yours and those of all family members accompanying you, before leaving your country of origin.

• These documents are very important to be able to benefit from medical assistance, and are required to enroll children in school.
• Medical certifications, including x-rays and the like.
• Dental certifications and exams
• Vaccination certificates for children and adults
• Eye Prescriptions
• Other medical prescriptions

PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS:

Documents related to your professional experience are one of the most important and inevitable things to take with you to Australia. Looking for a job will almost certainly be your first goal once you arrive in Australia, so make sure you pack everything you need.

Unfortunately, many people who migrate to Australia in search of work are very surprised by the difficulty in finding a job, even if they have moved on obtaining a visa based on their work, professional and study skills. For migration related issue consult here

Many foreign people who apply for a job offer are often told that unfortunately “they have no actual experience in Australia” or that they do not have suitable or satisfactory references. As a result, some immigrants with considerable professional qualifications and important competent end up doing jobs almost simply to make them survive, such as a taxi driver or a cleaner, in order to support themselves and their families in Australia. .

True, you may think that this will not happen to you, and I certainly do not wish it, but you should still face reality and take into account some small difficulties in entering the Australian job market. You will find out how your chances of success will increase thanks to the use of important documents that you will have brought with you from your country of origin. Many immigrants make a mistake precisely for not having them with them, or for having brought little relevant documents, to the detriment of others. Having what you really need could make a real difference, turning Australia into the best place to move to fulfill yourself.

Professional documents that you absolutely must bring to Australia:

• Copies of your curriculum vitae. Consider the possibility that you will have to rewrite your resume, to better adapt it to Australian standards and style. But on Portal Australia you will find many articles that will be useful for you to write the perfect CV.
• Copies of all certificates, diplomas and degrees, as well as professional licenses and academic transcripts. It may happen that you will need to show proof of your qualifications and have references from professional evaluation services. These small precautions could make it much easier to find the most suitable job for you.
• The various reference letters with all the useful details to contact your previous employers
  A professional portfolio, or examples of your accomplishments or creations (depending on your profession)

TRANSPORT YOUR THINGS TO AUSTRALIA:

Selecting your belongings and personal items to take with you to Australia, packing and transporting them with care might seem like an endless chore. Make sure you only carry the items you really need and really want to have with you, in order to cut costs and optimize expenses.

Here are some useful tips to keep in mind as you “pack your life”:

• Bring personal effects that have sentimental value (e.g. family photos and traditional memorabilia)
• Only carry items that will be expensive to buy new once you arrive in Australia. Australia is a very expensive country, where buying is very difficult. However, there are sites, such as eBay and Gumtree, where you can find second-hand items and real bargains that will surely help your pocket.
• It will be better to replace some objects with others in the Australian version. For example electronic tools and devices may not be compatible. In Australia you will find 220-224 volts, unlike for example in the United States and Canada, where the current voltage is 110 volts.
• Make sure that the movers you hire will provide you with a detailed package list if you do. If you pack your effects yourself, make a list of what you will pack in each pack.
• Be well informed about the services of the transport company. In some cases they even offer a parcel unpacking service, while other times they simply offer moving.
• Choose insurance coverage for any loss or damage to your items while they are traveling. Try to have valuables transported, such as works of art and antiques by plane

Exchange contact details with your transport company:

• Ask friends and relatives for advice on reliable international movers, there is nothing better and more reliable than word of mouth.
• It may take some time before you will be able to buy items necessary for everyday life in the house such as cutlery or dish sets.
• Payment notices and receipts from Australian Customs and Border Protection can be paid by various different methods. See the ACBPS website for more information. You can also check with the relevant office if certain goods can be freely imported.
• Look for reliable and safe places where you can leave any items you intend not to take with you on your trip. It is often much cheaper to buy new furniture, in the event that you return home, rather than paying what you owe to keep your belongings somewhere for a couple of years. Donating the effects you don’t want to take with you to charities might be a good idea for everyone!