Kiwis Moving to Melbourne

30/01/2026

Looking to change country? Looking for new opportunities?

Lots of things to consider for yourself, and family.

We are here to help you get setup the right way in Australia, Melbourne - Victoria in particular.

Australia and NZ are often compared directly, and lots of things are similar. But there are differences, so ask questions, check out the guides in our group.

Many of us have already taken that step.

We have also experienced some of the difficulties.. so don't be shy, we are here to help.

15/12/2024

Travel insurance is a non-negotiable when travelling outside of Australia.

Just a little notice of warning... small things can have big consequences.

Kerryn Draper was among hundreds of Australians stranded in Bali after a recent volcanic eruption. She returned with a cautionary tale about the financial and mental pressure of not being able to get home.

12/12/2024

Summer is coming!

An intense burst of heat will hit Victoria this weekend and early next week, with temperatures reaching up to 45°C for the first time in four years.

26/08/2024

Any time you are asked to transfer money... ALWAYS check the details and confirm the account is correct.

The first home buyers saved and never ordered avocado toast – but their dream became a nightmare, one that’s happening to more and more Australians.

22/07/2024

A slight change in your Paying habits can save you a little each time you spend.

Card surcharges are banned in some countries, but they are legal in Australia. Here are some ways you can avoid paying extra.

28/04/2024

Getting rich quick is costing people their LIFE Savings....

Careful when clicking on links on Emails or SMS.

Careful of accepting Friend requests from people that you have already friends with.. that is a fast way to get scammed.

The number of scams reported by Australians has hit a new record high, even though the amount lost has declined.

03/04/2024

Wow, Thats Big news for Wyndham and Melbournes Western Suburbs

A private equity-backed consortium led by former Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford says it is in the 'final stages of high-level talks' to move the…

30/12/2023

A bit of information about the housing market in Australia:

House prices have almost hit a record high across Australia, however there are signs the boom is easing. For much of 2023, the property market defied the odd...

31/10/2023

We only hit 2000 on the 4th October...

Now... Wow

Haere Mai Everyone.

A Special Thank to all the professionals that have been offering their knowledge and guidance to our members.

Many Kiwis are seeking to improve their family's opportunities by moving to Australia. While we are focusing on Melbourne (and Victoria), much of the information is also appropriate for Australia wide.

Yes there are some other groups out there. but where it can be confusing, and why this group focuses on Melbourne, it that there are different rules in the different states.

What is the right answer in Victoria, may not be the right answer in Queensland or New South Wales..

With many Kiwis not having any experience with states or politics in general, overlooking which state can create confusion and also be an expensive mistake.

Some things in Australia are a National/Federal arrangement, GST and Income Tax.
But others are State based, Drivers Licencing and property tax.

This groups goal is to help new arrivals to understand the basics that might otherwise be assumed to be the same as New Zealand, due to the numerous similarities, but those similarities are not the same as the local laws.

GST is 10% in Australia and it's not on everything.

As an Employee, you get a tax free threshold of $18,200 a year, this means you pay much less tax if you are on a lower income.

Super is paid at 11% of you Base income, into your Super fund.

Please feel free to ask questions.

Many of the people who are Admin or Contributing have been through these things themselves first hand, so it is personal experience alongside their professional knowledge that shapes their answers.

Businesses can be tagged or recommended, but this isn't a group for sales pitches, it is for information and guidance.

Again Welcome Everyone

Photo by Marcel Eberle on Unsplash

08/10/2023

Local Council Jobs:

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.