Now that you're moving, you need to make sure that your mail moves with you and let friends, family, clubs, companies and certain government agencies know your whereabouts.

There are some great services to make this task easier and there are three fundamental tasks you need to complete.

1. Pick up a change-of-address form from Australia Post or use the online form.
2. Have your mail forwarded to your new address - pick this form up from Australia Post. Whenever the post office receives mail addressed to your old residence, a sticker with your new address is placed onto the envelope, and the mail is then delivered to your new address. This service usually lasts for 1 to 3 months but check it out at Australia Post.
3. Contact everybody you know - even though your mail is being forwarded, people and companies still don't know that you have moved. You must inform them of your new address. Although some of these may be informed by the 'change of address' service, there are many others that need to know.

Whilst you have your mail forwarding service, make the effort to contact everyone you receive mail from. Here is a general checklist of important people and businesses to remember. Keep in mind, this list is by no means extensive and certain items may not apply to everyone, but it should be enough to get you started.

Friends

Family

Telephone and Internet Service company

Utilities (electric company, water, etc.)

Credit card companies

Insurance companies

Bank

Magazine and newspaper subscriptions

Voter registration

Cable company

Sporting and Hobby Clubs

Schools/universities

Employer

Doctor

Dentist

Lawyer

Remember: If you don't inform the post office of your new address, no one will be able to find you. 

Once your forwarding service finishes, mail will be 'returned to sender'.