Hmm, you should get it soon - it's okay if you don't have it yet, none of this is absolutely urgent (you can do it all when you get here, it's just nice to get some of it done ahead of time). Were you able to open the bank account okay? For the tax file number (TFN they call it, and it's just like our SINs), yeah, you can apply for it through IEP's website once you are registered on there. It's not required though, I don't think, since you could always just do it here. Either way it takes awhile to process - I applied online before leaving, and when I got here they gave me a letter stating that it was being processed so I can show that to employers. I should get the actual number soonish.
I just took a look through my email, and the email that had the information was from IEP and the subject says "Work Australia News". That had my IEP number and info on registered on the website. I got it March 2nd, so yours should come soon if it hasn't yet.
You can also request your mobile # online once you're registered on IEP's website - when I got here they had my sim card all aready to go. :) Tried to use Dad's old phone which I unlocked and brought with me, but turns out there was a reason he replaced it - it doesn't work. XD XD Oh well. I bought a new phone, $79 and it's decent enough.
And yes, once you've opened your account online the card should be there for pickup when you arrive (mine was, anyway). You can also wire money ahead of time (I'm inclined to recommend it, since taking cash is obviously a bad idea and any cashier's cheque/bank draft/etc will probably take awhile to clear.
And no worries about asking questions, I'm happy to help. :)
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Date: 2009-04-04 06:41 am (UTC)I just took a look through my email, and the email that had the information was from IEP and the subject says "Work Australia News". That had my IEP number and info on registered on the website. I got it March 2nd, so yours should come soon if it hasn't yet.
You can also request your mobile # online once you're registered on IEP's website - when I got here they had my sim card all aready to go. :) Tried to use Dad's old phone which I unlocked and brought with me, but turns out there was a reason he replaced it - it doesn't work. XD XD Oh well. I bought a new phone, $79 and it's decent enough.
And yes, once you've opened your account online the card should be there for pickup when you arrive (mine was, anyway). You can also wire money ahead of time (I'm inclined to recommend it, since taking cash is obviously a bad idea and any cashier's cheque/bank draft/etc will probably take awhile to clear.
And no worries about asking questions, I'm happy to help. :)