Your address is held by all the different authorities and service providers you use. They hold data on your Property Address as well as your Mailing or Billing Address, which may be different.
If your letters and bills are emailed to you, you still need to update the address details.
We have provided a list of suggested organisations below to help you work out who you should update:
- my.gov.au – ATO, Centrelink, Medicare, My Health Record, NDIS etc
- Service NSW - Drivers Licence, Fishing Licence, Boat Licence and Vehicle registration, E-toll, Business and Trade Licences, Opal Card, Concession or Seniors Card, EnableNSW
- Accountants, financial planners, lawyers and solicitors
- Banks and Credit Unions
- Doctors, dentists and other medical specialists, health insurance providers
- Electoral enrolment details through the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
- Employers and superannuation services
- Energy and utility providers: electricity, gas, water
- Family and friends
- Insurance agencies: car, house
- Internet and phone service providers
- Real estate agents – to advise tenants of properties affected
- Schools and child care Facilities, TAFE, Universities and other educational institutions
- Subscription or mail order services
- Veterinary services and pet registration details.
You can also find a handy checklist on the Service NSW website which includes links to the people you may need to alert about a change in address.