I'm moving or my housing has changed

1. 1

   Get advice before moving children or ending a lease

   Parenting orders, proposed relocation and tenancy rules can affect your choices. Ask a local adviser before making commitments.

   Read the guide: Family law when a relationship ends
2. 2

   Use the property's tenancy jurisdiction

   Check the rules where the property is located, including bond assistance and any family-violence protections. Apply before paying where the scheme requires it.

   Read the guide: Housing, renting and moving
3. 3

   Review rent assistance and concessions

   Check payment and concession conditions for the new arrangement. State help may have residence, card and catchment requirements.

   Read the guide: Rent Assistance and concession cards
4. 4

   Check school, childcare and health access

   Confirm places, costs, catchments and referral requirements. Patient travel has separate local conditions.

   Read the guide: Health, Medicare and dental care
5. 5

   Protect records before sharing the new address

   Ask how to split linked records and keep contact safe. Changes can trigger messages or appear in shared accounts.

   Read the guide: Update records after separation

Open this pathway as a checklist

Wording reviewed 5 October 2026. Numerical rules have separate verification dates on Sources and updates.