Moving to Australia from New Zealand?

Looking to secure a mortgage for your new home in Australia? UNO Australia’s Online Mortgage Broker is here to guide you As a New Zealand citizen, securing a mortgage in …

Use your KiwiSaver towards your home deposit for your first Australian home with First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS)! The Australia Government First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) – lets …

Can you drive in Australia on your current driver’s licence? Do you need to convert to an Australian one? And buying a car… what you should know. You can drive …

One of the first practical things you’ll need to sort out once you arrive in OZ is to get an Australian mobile/phone number. You are going to need an Australian …

Let’s face it: life is easier with a car… Moving across the ditch permanently? Though Australia’s capital cities are pretty well covered with public transport, you really need a set …

Moving to a new city in Australia can feel overwhelming at first—especially when it comes to getting around. Each major city has its own public transport system, and knowing how …

Medicare Australia, health insurance, to-do list… what you need to know about the Australian health care system. Medicare is Australia’s main healthcare government-funded scheme. New Zealand citizens can enrol in …

How you apply for medicare Australia, what are you entitled to, what are the costs of healthcare, medicines through PBS, and more? Medicare is a publicly funded universal health care …

Are you moving to Australia and want to know if your medication or needed operation is subsidised by the Australian Government? Find out how much things cost in Australia. There …

Are New Zealanders eligible for the Age Pension in Australia? Yes, but there’s more to it. Here’s everything you need to know. New Zealanders who are 67 years or older …

Find out about Australian schooling, which year your child will move into from NZ, primary and secondary school and what you need to get organised. I found it quite hard …

Are you moving to Australia with little kids? In Australia, every state is slightly different when it comes to schooling. Preschools, kindergartens, childcare centres, and early learning centres are all …

Do New Zealanders get free maternity care in Australia? Do we get free midwifery and childbirth services in Australia? Do we receive Parental Leave Pay? The cost of having a …

‘Stop romanticising Oz’: Kiwis across the ditch reveal hidden costs. I am happy to be a contributor to Stuff’s latest news article about moving to Australia. It’s a good read …

Moving to Australia and don’t know if you need a visa? As a New Zealander, you have a unique opportunity if you’re considering a move to Australia. New Zealand and …

As a New Zealand citizen moving to Australia, you will usually automatically receive a Special Category Visa (SCV) when you pass through Australian border control. This visa gives New Zealanders …

Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens can become Australian citizens (by conferral). From 1 July 2023, there is a new direct pathway to Australian citizenship for eligible New Zealand …

Find out if and how you can move to Australia from New Zealand with your criminal convictions. If you are a New Zealander with a criminal history, you will need …

Below are a list of frequently asked questions we get regularly. If there is something you want to know please use the comment form at the bottom of the page.

Planning on working on a construction site in Australia? You will need a white card. Workers on Australian construction sites must have a construction induction card (White Card) before starting …