Xpat Services Xpat offers to save you worry, time, and cost, so you can focus on the challenge of launching a new chapter of your career in Australia. It is an easy-going country; trust us to make things easy for you. "Easy" begins with language. Chances are that we will be able to assign a relocation consultant to you who speak your language - as well as English and French, of course. Your relocation consultant will meet you when you arrive, see you to your hotel - or to your home, if we have found one for you already - and take you through those of the following modules that you choose: PLANNING: What to do before you move Discuss your plans, requirements, and expectations Pre-Departure: Assessment of needs (Family profile developed; housing, schooling, transport, leisure and recreational needs evaluated), Communication, Information kit containing essential information on housing, lifestyle, education, safety, local costs and more Preparation for departure checklist/information List the things that you should do before coming BUREAUCRACY: How to tackle it Paperwork to do before you leave your own country Visa, passport, working Visa WELCOMING: After landing Airport pick-up Arrival package information and references Informative tour HOUSING: Where to live Find a choice of houses or apartments that fit your specifications Advise you on what areas are "in" and which ones are "out" Expat-accompanied property inspections Furniture purchase or renting Utility and phone connections SCHOOLS: Where to send your kids Brief you on the Australian education system Prepare a list of appropriate kindergartens, schools, and universities and take you to visit those that interest you Uniform purchase, child recreation, adult courses Furthermore, during your stay in Australia, we shall be there to offer: NEIGHBOURHOOD: How to find your way around Point out and explain about shopping, buses and trains, churches, temples, mosques, sports facilities and clubs, recreational areas, health clinics, hospitals, and whatever else you would like to know. Australian life: Travel, holiday planning, Entertainment & Recreational Activities DEPARTING: Going back home Managing return, moving back check list, Moving firm, cleaning of house, utilities, mail to be forwarded, moving of pets, cancelling of vehicle registration, cancelling insurance and other services At Xpat we listen to your requirements and form a complete resettlement strategy integrating your concerns, attitudes, needs and goals. If you want more information about our services, please contact us