Your Ultimate Moving Checklist

At Cozee, we've helped countless Queenslanders buy and sell homes, and we know moving can feel overwhelming.

That's why we've created this comprehensive checklist to help you stay organised and ensure nothing important gets forgotten when relocating within or to Queensland, Australia.

Financial and Insurance

Banking and Finance

• Update address with banks and credit unions
• Update investment accounts and share portfolios
• Notify superannuation funds
• Update address with financial advisors or accountants

Insurance

• Update home and contents insurance (arrange as soon as you're under contract)
• Change address on car insurance
• Update health insurance details
• Notify life insurance providers
• Update other insurance policies (pet, travel, income protection etc.)

Government Services

MyGov Services

• Update address on MyGov portal (covers multiple services at once)
• Change address with Centrelink (if applicable)
• Update Medicare details through MyGov
• Notify Australian Taxation Office through MyGov
• Update address with Department of Veterans' Affairs (if applicable)
  
  

Other Government Services

• Update electoral roll with Australian Electoral Commission
• Arrange mail redirection with Australia Post
• Update address with Australian Business Register (if you have a business)

Transport and Vehicle Registration

Queensland Requirements

• Update driver's licence address with Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
• Change vehicle registration address with TMR
• Update boat, bike carrier or trailer registration (if applicable)
• Notify TMR of any disability parking permits

Insurance and Services

• Update car insurance with new address
• Change address with roadside assistance (RACQ, NRMA etc.)
• Update details with car servicing providers
  
  

Utilities and Services

Essential Utilities

• Arrange electricity connection at new address
• Set up gas connection (if required)
• Water connection (we'll handle this during settlement)
• Book internet and phone installation
• Update mobile phone account address
  
  

Disconnections at Old Address

• Schedule electricity disconnection
• Arrange gas disconnection
• Book final water meter reading (handled by your conveyancer if selling)
• Cancel or transfer internet/phone services

Local Council and Permits

Council Services

• Update pet registration with council and order new pet ID tags with updated address
• Apply for parking permits (if needed)
• Familiarise yourself with bin collection days and waste guidelines

Work and Professional

Employment

• Notify employer of address change
• Update payroll and HR systems
• Arrange time off for moving day
  
  

Professional Services

• Update professional memberships and associations
• Change address with regulatory/registration bodies (if applicable)
• Notify clients or customers of address change (if self-employed)
• Update business address with suppliers and vendors (if applicable)

Personal and Household

Subscriptions and Memberships

• Update gym and fitness club memberships
• Change address with magazine and newspaper subscriptions
• Notify online shopping accounts (Amazon, eBay etc.)
• Update address for recurring donations and charities
• Update address for regular delivery services (meal kits, groceries, etc.)
• Change details with loyalty programs and reward cards

Personal Services

• Update address with current GP and specialists
• Update address at current school/daycare (if children attending)
  
  

Moving to a New Neighbourhood

These are some tasks to consider if you're moving to a different area where you'll need new local services

Essential Services

Healthcare

• Find new GP, dentist, specialists and transfer medical records
• Locate nearest hospital, after-hours medical centres and pharmacy

Education and Childcare

• Research schools, apply for transfers and request school records
• Research kids' sporting clubs, swim classes and activities
• Find new childcare centres or after-school care

Local Services

•   Find new hairdresser, mechanic, dry cleaner, vet and other regular services

Getting to Know Your Area

Entertainment and Lifestyle

• Explore local restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and markets
•   Research entertainment venues and community centres
•   Find walking tracks, parks, gyms and recreational facilities
•   Join local community groups and social clubs

Quick Reference - Important Queensland Contacts