Connecting to Your Services
The following information includes lists, suggestions and reminders that you can use as a settling in checklist to connect yourself and your home to services.

Banking
Notify change of contact details
Record new bank branch and contact details
Car registration and driver’s licence
Check registration requirements
Check driver licence requirements
Community Information Centre
Check out the local information service
Council services
Find out your general waste collection day
Find out your recycling waste collection day
Find your closest waste facility
Change dog registration details
Locate libraries and become a CityLibraries member
Find out about current water restrictions and watering days for your house
- Customer Service Centre phone 4727 9000
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Electoral roll
Update electoral roll information
House
Update home and contents insurance cover
Mail
Redirect mail
Notify businesses and friends of new contact details
Electricity
Organise connection
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Gas
Organise connection
Internet
Internet Service Provider (ISP) services and costs
Mechanic
Find out location and contact details of your nearest mechanic
Medical Services
Check location of hospital
Closest medical centre
Closest dental surgery
Newspaper/Magazine subscriptions
Arrange delivery or online subscriptions to new address
Telephone
Arrange for phone connection
Check current mobile phone provider coverage
Schools
Find out location and contact details for nearest primary and high schools
Vet
Check pet vaccination/treatment due dates
Identify closest veterinary practice
Update microchip information
Volunteering
Find out about volunteering opportunities to really connect with the community
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