IntlMOVE Australia

IntlMOVE can help you move to Australia, but when you get there it will be up to you to enjoy all the free things to do that Brisbane offers.

Australia is known as an extremely beautiful country filled with diversity and a wide variety of things to do.

IntlMOVE wants to help you make the most of your international move, so here is a list of the top free things to do in Brisbane:

 Botanical Gardens

On warm days, there is nothing more spectacular than a walk through the botanical gardens.

See the wide variety of different plants and flowers from around the globe, while enjoying some botanicals that are native to Australia.

This is a great place to take children or visiting guests, or if you just want a day by yourself to enjoy all that is around you.

People Watch

Just because Australians speak English does not mean you will not notice cultural nuances.

People watching is great way to learn more about Brisbane and Australia.

You can see how people interact with each other and learn a lot about a culture just by taking notice of what is going on around you.

A great place to people watch is in The Valley (Fortitude Valley), which is Brisbane’s entertainment district.

Newfarm Park

When you want o enjoy lunch in a beautiful location, but don’t want to spend money eating out, you can visit Newfarm Park.

Pack a picnic and blanket and spend the day with your friends or family kicking around a soccer ball or just enjoying nature.

If you want an afternoon alone, grab a book and head over the park to enjoy the sunshine.

Queen Street Mall

If you are shopping, you will need money, but Queen Street Mall is also a great place to window shop.

You can find great local stores that sell unique items, gifts and clothing.

 Tour of the City

You can take a self-guided tour of Brisbane and learn all about the different places to see and different things to do.

Grab a map of the city and ask locals for the best kept secrets.

There is even free transportation.

You can get a map of the City Centre Free Loop Bus that circles the Central Business District every ten minutes.

You can stop at Queen Street Mall, City Botanical Gardens and other popular destinations.

If you didn’t get enough city viewing from the Centre Free Loop Bus, you can hop on the Spring Hill Free Loop Bus.

The Spring Hill Free Loop Bus connects with the Centre Free Loop Bus which will take you to many destinations including King Edward Park and Wickham Park.

What a great way to get a free tour of Brisbane!

Southbank Parklands and Pool

This park has crystal blue lagoons, palm trees and white sand, which makes you feel like you are visiting a tropical paradise in the middle of the city.

You can also take walks, let the kids play at the playgrounds and take advantage of the many pools.

Sometimes the best things in life are free!

 The Cultural Centre

There are many free museums in Brisbane, which is rare for most cities.

You can visit the Queensland Natural History Museum, which is free and offers a peak into all the wonders of history.

The Queensland Art Gallery is also free, except for special exhibitions.

The Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland State Library are also free.

All of these buildings are located within walking distance of each other, so you can spend many days exploring. 

 Boondal Wetlands Reserve

The wetlands reserve is located in Boondal, which is a suburb outside of Brisbane.

You can learn more about local Aboriginal culture and see the wildlife that lives in the wetlands.

There are even free guided tours in this beautiful natural wonderland.

When you move to Brisbane, you will find plenty of things to do to fill up your days.

There are so many free activities to do in Brisbane that you will never have an excuse for being bored.

When you have been offered an opportunity to move to Brisbane, call IntlMOVE for all of your international shipping needs.

IntlMOVE has helped many families ship their household goods to Australia.

International moves can be very stressful on families if there is not enough communication or planning, so make sure to keep all of your family members in the loop.

IntlMOVE has put together a list tips to help your family succeed in your international move to Australia.

Family Decision

When you are offered a new position in Australia, it is best to bring up the discussion with your family right away.

If your children feel that they have contributed to the plan of moving to Australia, they will respond better to the international moving decision.

Don’t just tell your family you are moving to Australia and end the discussion.

Get your family excited about the opportunity, so your spouse and children look forward to the international move.

Consider your spouse’s and children’s opinions on the subject before making the final decision.

If you present the move to Australia in a positive way, chances are your kids will be open to the relocation. 

Make sure your spouse feels good about moving away from friends or family.

Remind your family that you can visit the United States and keep in contact through phone and Internet.  

The most successful international moves are made when the whole family is committed to moving overseas.

 Moving with Children

Find out if your kids have any concerns about the move.

They will likely have questions about their new home and school.

If possible, plan a trip to Australia so your children can see their new home and their new school.

Find out if your children can spend a day at the school to meet some their new classmates.

Chances are that your children will make friends quickly and get excited about moving to Australia.  

If you are not able to plan a trip to Australia before the move, there are still things you can do to prepare your children for the move to Australia.

Use the Internet to find pictures of their new school, so they can see what it looks like.

Ask your children’s teachers if they can possibly have another student email your children.

This way, your children will already have an acquaintance on their first day of school.

Watch different online videos of attractions in your new cities, so you children will get excited about exploring Australia.

Talk about the culture of Australia with your children and let them know about all the great things they will get to experience in their new country.

 Planning the Move

There is a to plan for when you decide to move to Australia.

Everyone in your family will need passports and visas.

Contact your local embassy or consulate to determine exactly what each family member will need.

Plan your moving budget with your spouse and make sure you have extra money set aside in case there are any surprises.

Log onto www.intlmove.com to get your free international moving quote to Australia.

An IntlMOVE move consultant will help you determine what it will cost to ship your household goods and personal effects to your new location in Australia.

Your family will appreciate having familiar belongings in their new house to make Australia feel like more like home. 

 IntlMOVE wants your international move to Australia to be a rewarding experience for you and your family.

Contact an IntlMOVE move consultant today to find out what you need to do to get the ball rolling for your international move.

IntlMOVE will play an integral role in helping you get settled in Australia and in your new home.  

IntlMOVE is ready to help you with your international move when you land a new job overseas.
If you are still searching for a job, IntlMOVE has put together some tips to help you with your international resume.
When you apply for jobs overseas, you will be asked for a curriculum vitae (CV), instead of a resume.
A CV is a much more detailed version of your resume, which will include specific details about your employment and education history.

References
Some jobs may only want to call your references, but other potential employers may want more formal references.
In some parts of the world, it is very important for you to have letters of recommendations from your references.
Find out what is the standard request for references in your new country and follow those guidelines.
Some employers may have different requirements, so it is probably best to have letters of recommendation on hand.

Cover Letters
Some Asian countries are not interested in cover letters, while some European countries may ask for handwritten cover letters.
When you move to a new country, you should expect a whole new set of rules.
Cover letters are called different things in different parts of the world, so know what employers are looking for when they ask for a letter of interest or motivation letters.

Personal Information and Pictures
When applying for jobs in the United States, you never supply your potential employer with marital status, sex or photo.
In fact, it is actually illegal for potential employers in the United States to ask about your marital status or other private information.
When applying for jobs overseas, you can throw all of that secrecy out the window.
Many countries overseas will ask you to supply more information, and in some countries, you will also be asked to supply a photo of yourself.

Language
Most companies that hire expats will expect you to speak English and the language of their country.
If you are submitting your CV to a company in a different English speaking country, determine whether your CV should be written in British English or American English.
There are many variances in the two versions of the English language.
If you are not a native speaker of a language, have your CV proofread by a native speaker.
The native speaker might be able to catch mistakes that you have missed.

Education
Sometimes you need to state more than the title of your degree.
In some countries, degrees take five years to complete while in other countries they take three years to complete.
You will need to specifically describe what your educational background entails.

Delivery
In addition to email, find out from the human resources contact whether or not you should send a hard copy of your resume by snail mail.
Some companies overseas still want hard copies of your CV and cover letter.

Specific Formats
There is a lot of information you should provide, and some information you should omit.
There are many online resources that can help you determine what needs to be on your CV for each country.
If you are applying for a job for a specific company, talk to the human resources contact to get specifics about formatting your resume.
Look at several CV examples online that are tailored for your new country to fully understand what needs to be included.

When you get your offer for your new international job, find out what your relocation package includes.
Many companies will provide you with relocation service reimbursement to help get you to your new country.
IntlMOVE will ship your household goods and personal effects overseas so you can get settled in your new home.
Log onto www.intlmove.com to get your free international moving quote from IntlMOVE.

IntlMOVE is your first choice in International Movers when you are ready to move to Australia.

When you are ready to move to Australia, log onto the IntlMOVE website for your free online quote.

A move consultant will be at your service and guide you through the international moving process when you are ready to move overseas.

When it’s time to pack up and head to the land down under, contact IntlMOVE to schedule the packing, shipping and delivery of your household good and personal effects.

Your move consultant at IntlMOVE will be ready to answer any questions and help you prepare for the experience of a lifetime!

There are many reasons that Australia is one of the places that people want to move most, but IntlMOVE has put together a list of the top five reasons to move to Australia.

1. Great Weather – Australia is known for its nearly perfect weather. You can enjoy warm weather almost year round. Even when it gets a little chilly, it is still mild in comparison to many harsh winters in cites around the United States. Moving to Australia, with the help of IntlMOVE, will allow you enjoy the great outdoors and bask in the sunshine.

1. Beaches – Whether you are into surfing, paddle boarding, beach volleyball or just sun tanning on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Australia is the right place for you.  There are some beaches with a lot of people, but you can also travel off the beaten path to find beaches that are more exclusive. Most of the major metropolitan areas of Australia are on the coast, so you will never be too far away from the peaceful sound of crashing waves and the wonderful feeling of sand between your toes!

1. Cities – The major cities in Australia offer a wide variety of entertainment and things to do for recreational activities. If you have children, there are plenty of parks, museums and other great places and events that your kids will enjoy. If you are into dinners and clubs, Australia has a nightlife scene that is known worldwide for offering a myriad of new places to see and experience. Australia is known for its wine, so make sure that visit the different vineyards or try all the different Australian wines while you are out to eat.  IntlMOVE will ship your household goods and personal effects to Australia, so you can enjoy your home in your new Australian city.

1. National Parks – If you are a nature lover, get ready for many different places and activities you can enjoy in Australia’s national parks. You can hike, dive, swim and explore the many beautiful parks when you move to Australia. There are breathtaking waterfalls, tropical rainforests, beautiful desserts and other landscapes that are too perfect for words. You can also see the wide variety of unique wildlife that have made their homes in Australia. You can see some of the animals in the wild that you have only seen in zoos like kangaroos, koala bears and platypuses.

1. Schooling – If you have children, you can be confident that they will receive a great education in Australian schools. The schools are set up to prepare children for higher education, so they teach core subjects in-depth. In addition to the academic lessons, students will also learn about manners, confidence and respect.  Moving to Australia will open many doors for your children in future academic and career endeavors.

When you are convinced that Australia is the right place for you to move, contact IntlMOVE for all of your international shipping needs.

IntlMOVE has successfully moved many families overseas, so you can trust this industry leader with your move to Australia.
International moves require a lot of planning.
Luckily, the one thing you don’t have to worry about is shipping your household goods and personal effects overseas.
Whether you will be moving short-term or long-term, you will want to take your personal belongings with you to make your new house a home.
IntlMOVE has been around for many years, so your personal move consultant has the experience necessary to coordinate the shipment of your household goods overseas.
You have a whole new way of living to prepare for, so leave the international shipping details to IntlMOVE.

When you arrive in Australia, it will take some time to adjust to your new surroundings.
Do everything you can to learn about the history and culture of your new country to get acclimated to the land down under.

The Aborigines are the indigenous people of Australia and account for about 2 percent of the country’s population, which equates to around 400,000.
The word Aborigine is derived from the Latin meaning, “original inhabitants.”

They are joined by strong ties and spiritual beliefs that tie them to nature.
They believe that they are one with the land and that their ancestors have even transitioned into different elements in the environment, like rivers or trees, where they remain alive spiritually.

Their history has been kept alive for thousands of years through storytelling, which has been passed down through each of the generations.
Dances, diagrams drawn in the sand and songs are also a huge part of their culture.

When British settlers first came to Australia, land and personal rights were taken away from the original inhabitants of the country.
The Australian natives were viewed as savage by the British.
They didn’t have any agriculture and they did not tame animals, so they survived on what nature provided.
Men would hunt larger animals, while women would hunt smaller animals and pick berries, dig for roots and find other sources of plant life for food.
In the 1970s, there was an equal rights movement which resulted in The Aboriginal Land Rights Act which passed in 1976.

Many Aborigines live in the outback, where they practice some of their original ways of life.
The children are taught about the rich history of their ancestors and the traditional way of living, even though they have modern day conveniences like cars and televisions.
The majority of Australian natives live in towns where the literacy rate is low and unemployment rates are high.
Drugs and alcohol are common problems that the people living in these towns face.
In the 1990s, the Australian government facilitated increased wages and welfare benefits for the Aborigines.

Even though there were originally 250 – 300 Aboriginal languages spoken, most Aborigines today speak English.
Australian Aboriginal English is spoken because there are still some original words and phrases used from the native languages.

Native artwork is a source of income for many Aborigines, so when you move to Australia, be sure to visit areas where you can see and purchase the artwork that is available.
In the Northern Territory of Australia, you can see original art from the country’s natives in Arnhem Land, Nourlangie and Ubirr.
The one-of-a-kind artwork is in the form of bark and rock paintings, sculpture, basket weaving and beadwork.

Music derived from this group of individuals is easily recognizable because of the low humming noise from the didgeridoo.
This didgeridoo is an instrument, which is made from bamboo, and is about five feet long.
It is used in formal ceremonies which can include funerals and circumcisions.

There are not a lot of tourist areas where you can see the traditional way of life for the Australian natives.
However, there are many resources throughout Australia where you can learn more about this group of people.
Learning about the history of the country will allow you to better understand the culture of Australia when you move overseas.

Trust IntlMOVE when you are ready to move to Sydney.
Our dedicated move consultants are ready to plan the shipping of your household goods and personal effects to Australia.
IntlMOVE is proud to offer its clients unequaled service and attention to detail when you have other things to worry about.
We can pack your household, ship your household goods overseas, handle customs clearance and deliver your personal belongings to your new home.
When you are ready to make your international move, contact IntlMOVE.

If you want to see the ballet, theatre, a concert or even the opera, there is only one place to go when you move to Sydney, Australia.
The Sydney Opera House is the most iconic symbol of Australia’s largest city.
Its large shells and impressive design are marveled by millions of visitors each year, which are 7 million visitors to be exact.
Danish architect Jørn Utzon received architecture’s highest honor, the Printzker Prize, for the opera house’s expressionist design.
The distinctive design placed it as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which puts it up there in the ranks along with Stonehenge.

Planning for the Sydney Opera House began in the late 1940s, but there were many roadblocks which slowed down the completion.
The construction didn’t actually start until 1959.
The Sydney Opera House was finally complete in 1973 with a price tag of $102 million.
Even though several smaller performances had already taken place at the Sydney Opera House, it was formerly opened on October 20, 1973.
Elizabeth II was in attendance and the opening was celebrated with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and fireworks.

The Sydney Opera House is actually home to six venues.
The Opera Theatre and the Concert Hall are two largest venues, while the Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Studio and Utzon Room make up the remainder of the performing arts center.
The Forecourt is a small space on the property that is used for free community events.

The Concert Hall is home to Sydney Symphony that has 2,678 seats for guests to enjoy all the performances that take place.
You will also find the largest mechanical tracker action organ in the world in this venue.
The organ has over 10,000 pipes, which make the sounds breathtakingly amazing.

If you are into opera and ballet, you can see Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet which both perform in the Opera Theatre.
The proscenium theatre, which is a theatre with a large arch near the front of the stage, houses 1,507 seats.
Season tickets holders and attendees are dazzled by the many world famous performances throughout the year.

The Sydney Theatre Company calls the Drama Theatre home.
There are enough seats for 544 theatre attendees who want to see this company or the many other performances that take place at this venue.

The Playhouse has 398 seats and is an end-stage theatre.
The Studio was designed as flexible space to accommodate different performances, but there is a maximum of 400 seats available.
The Utzon room seats up to 210 people depending on the configuration of the room.
The Forecourt is an open-air venue that is used for a lot of different events.
Whether there are outdoor performances or small community events, the Forecourt offers the versatility needed to arrange for different shows and concerts.

Try making a day out of your visit to the Sydney Opera House.
Start out by taking a walk along the harbor that borders three sides of the performing arts center.
You can also take a stroll through the beautiful neighboring Royal Botanical Gardens.
There are retail outlets, bars and even a recording studio at this amazing place located on 4.5 acres.
Enjoy dinner at Guillaume at Bennelong, which is open to dine at throughout the year.
Finish off your day by enjoying one of the 1,500 shows that perform at the Sydney Opera House annually.
There are also artistic and cultural activities put on by the performing arts center throughout the year that is fun for all ages.
If you want to take a peek at the backstage areas of the Sydney Opera House, there are daily tours.
Make sure you call for times and prices.

From: Vicki
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:22 PM
To: ops@inlmove.com
Subject: FW: Marine-Insurance 09-03-015-30

to whom it may concern:
I wanted to write and let it be known that Gloria has been the most kind and compassionate I have ever dealt with.  I know she has gone way beyond the duty and time limit that is ordinar just to help me when I’m going through such a very rough time in my life. I want you to know what an asset she is to your company and how fortunte ou are to have her there. I have made so many mistakes figuring the numbers- living in a hotel for 2 weeks have made it difficult on me to get this all done, while continuing to work and make this move, but she has made it as easy as possible on me and I GREATLY appreciate all that she has gone out of her way to do for me. You are one lucky company to have such a gifted and talented employee who really cares for your customers. Please thank her for me one more time and should the need ever arise, I would like Gloria to handle everything for me, as she has been absolutely wonderful to me.
Vicki G.

From: T., David
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:05 PM
To: Administration
Subject: RE: 08-11-002-07

Thanks. I will be leaving for the airport in 3 hours. IntlMOVE  Movers come last Sat 8th November, and they performed a fantastic move and were very happy with them.
David

From: todd p.
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 8:20 PM
To: Operations
Subject: Re: 08-07-053-31 – Tracking Info

Thank you for your expediency in this matter. You can definitely use me as a reference if you wish

Thanks again, Todd M P. World Handcycle champion

From: Joel M.
Sent:  Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:03 PM
To:  eric@intlmove.com
Subject: Re: FW: FW: Shipment to Joel M. Shipton in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Eric, It is about 9 p.m. on the 4th of May here, which makes it 11 a.m. on the 5th in Brisbane. I am most happy to report to you and thank you on both Moya’s and my behalf; that the furniture has been delivered to her in tack!!!! And thank you so very much for following through on this and seeing it to its conclusion!  We really appreciate your involvement. Be well and have a nice weekend.
Regards and thanks to all! Joel