EXPAT CONNECTIONS

To connect with other international people, discussion boards and classified adverts for furniture & more
http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au
http://melbourneexchange.com.au/
http://www.expat-blog.com/en/destination/oceania/australia/melbourne/

CULTURAL & EXPAT COACHING 

INTERVIEW'S, RESUME & VA SUPPORT

PERSONAL CONCIERGE 

ON LINE JOB BOARD FOR PART TIME WORK

ON LINE JOB BOARD 

GROCERY SHOPPING

(always good to see if your favorite’s are available locally)
http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/home.jsp
http://www.coles.com.au/
http://www.woolworths.com.au

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FURNITURE AND HOMEWARES

http://www.ikea.com/au
http://www.target.com.au/html/homepage/home_fw.htm

CHILDREN : Anything and everything to do with children
http://www.kidspot.com.au/

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BANKING

Open your bank account before you leave home, its saves you time

Click below to connect with Commonwealth Bank

http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/Content/PBITMB+Opening+overseas+accounts
Other choices for banking
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.stgeorge.com.au
http://www.hsbc.com.au

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REAL ESTATE

http://www.property.com.au
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.tenants.org.au (Tenants rights)

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DRIVING IN VICTORIA

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LOCAL NEWS

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
http://www.abc.net.au
http://www.theage.com.au (Melbourne)

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LOCAL BUSINESS LISTINGS (that we love!)

http://www.yellowpages.com.au/
http://www.whereis.com.au (online maps)

Project managers for home renovations
http://www.urbansensations.com.au/

Fantastic home organiser and interior designer
http://www.insidesolutions.com.au/about-inside-solutions.htm

City serviced apartments
http://www.docklandsservicedapartments.com.au/

Short/Long term apartment with garden, city edge

http://www.parksidestay.com.au  

Image consultant

http://www.imagequest.com.au  

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APPROVED TRANSLATORS

http://www.naati.com.au

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WEBCAM

http://webcam.omni.net.au (Melbourne)

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POSTAL & TELECOM

http://www.auspost.com.au
http://www.telstra.com.au

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INTERNET AND PHONE

http://www.iinet.net.au
http://www.ozemail.com.au
http://www.pacific.net.au
http://www.optus.com.au
http://www.vodafone.com.au
http://www.virginmobile.com.au

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GOVERNMENT SITES

http://www.abs.gov.au (National Statistics)
http://www.rba.gov.au (Central Bank)
http://scaleplus.law.gov.au (Legislation Information)
http://www.casa.gov.au (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
http://www.ato.gov.au (Taxation)
http://www.aqis.gov.au (Quarantine)
http://www.customs.gov.au (Customs)