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Settling in / Australia

Official sources · checked 20 October 2026

Settling in Australia

A home, a valid driving licence and the paperwork of your first months – three short guides for health professionals moving to Australia.

Renting a home in AustraliaEach state and territory has its own tenancy law and its own authority. In most of them the bond goes to a government bond authority, not into the landlord's account. Driving in AustraliaEach state and territory sets its own licence rules, and the time limits and country lists differ. Check the rule for the state where you will live. Living in AustraliaMedicare, a tax file number and the National Employment Standards are the first things to sort out. Here are the rules, with the official page for each.

Emergency numbers

000Police, fire and ambulance in life-threatening or time-critical situations. Works from any fixed or mobile phone. Source
112From a mobile phone only – connects you to the same Triple Zero service. Source

Licensing routes into Australia

AU Doctor · Australia Official fees from A$9,325 AU Pharmacist · Australia Official fees from A$3,845 AU Nurse · Australia Official fees from A$4,957 AU Dentist · Australia Official fees from A$7,544 AU Physiotherapist · Australia Official fees from A$8,321 AU Midwife · Australia Official fees from A$4,957

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Last checked 20 October 2026. General information, not legal advice. PassPeers is independent and not affiliated with any authority.