Before you choose
Course fit, total costs, independent checks and questions worth asking before you commit.
Moving to Australia soon?
Here are 20 things I would sort before landing.
A simple checklist for the course, document, money and first-week jobs that are easy to miss when your head is already full.
- Know what to double-check before paying or packing
- Keep your important arrival tasks in one place
- Start your first weeks with a little less chaos
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Made by Priyanka
Former international student, now an Australian citizen and Big 4 manager.
5 useful pagesFREE PDF
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What is inside?
Think of it as your “have I forgotten something?” list.
I kept it short on purpose. You can save it to your phone, print it, scribble on it and come back when your brain has room again.
Before you fly
Documents, OSHC, accommodation, arrival plans, money access and packing checks.
Your first weeks
Phone, banking, TFN, university support, housing, work rights and a realistic routine.
One question from the checklist
“If migration settings changed tomorrow, would this course and cost still make sense for my education and career?”
This is the kind of question I want more students to ask.Why I made this
I remember how loud everything felt before moving.
I moved from India to Melbourne as an international student in 2018. Between the paperwork, money, family goodbyes and everyone giving advice, it was hard to know what genuinely mattered.
Since then, I have built my career in Australia and supported more than 500 students through calls, DMs and comments. I made this checklist from the practical questions that keep coming up.
Not to plan your whole life for you. Just to help you feel a little more prepared. 💛
Quick questions
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Who is this checklist for?
It is mainly for prospective international students preparing to study in Australia. Current students and parents may also find parts of it useful.
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive the PDF and enter a five-email sequence. The emails will introduce my approach and share practical guidance about course decisions, preparation and life in Australia.
Is this migration advice?
No. It is general educational information based on lived experience. For advice about your personal visa situation, speak with a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
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