Moving to Australia starts long before your flight. Between your student visa, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), enrolment paperwork, and the growing list of things people tell you to pack, it is easy to feel like you are missing something. This is the stage where a little preparation saves you weeks of stress once you land.

Below you will find the essentials: how to get your visa application right the first time, what OSHC actually covers and how to choose a provider, a realistic budget for your first three months, and a packing list built from real experience rather than guesswork. Whether you are still waiting on your Confirmation of Enrolment or you already have your visa in hand, start here and work through each topic at your own pace.