If you are sending a letter from Australia to a different country, you will need to address it in a standard way so Australia Post can be sure where to send it.Write in your recipient's name, address, suburb, state, and postal code in the middle of the envelope.The return address can be found in the upper left corner of the envelope.You are ready to put on some stamps and post your letter.
Step 1: Write a letter in an envelope.
Put the paper in thirds and slide it into the envelope.If you need to peel off the paper backing before you can seal the envelope, you may have to use a damp sponge or tongue.The envelope can be sealed with a bit of tape or a sticker.Your envelope needs to be turned over.The side with the flap will be the one you write on.
Step 2: The recipient's full name should be written in the middle of the envelope.
Print their full name in a single line with dark ink.If you live at the same place, you can address your letter to multiple people.If they both share a family name, you can write their first names and last names, like: John and Jane Rose.
Step 3: Below their names, write their street address.
The number of house or building is the street address."10 Eastern Road."If the recipients live in an apartment complex, place their apartment number before the street number."14/10 Eastern Road" is an apartment on the 10th floor of the building.
Step 4: They should include their suburb, state abbreviation and national postal code in capital letters.
Write out their suburb below where you wrote the street address.The names of the places are Turramurra or Malvern.Write the abbreviation of their state or territory.They need to write their postal code.All of these items should be written in capital letters.If your recipient has a post box number, include it here.The postal code for a suburb can be found on the Australia Post Website.The state abbreviations are: New South Wales,ACT,Australian Capital Territory,Vic,TAS, NT,South Australia,WA.
Step 5: If they live outside of Australia, include their country code.
On the same line as you wrote their town and state, write their country code in all capitals.If you are sending a letter to the United States, you don't have to write a country code.You can find a list of country codes at https://www.pitneybowes.com/us/support/postage/usps-international-country-codes.html.
Step 6: On the top left corner of your envelope, write your own address.
If your letter can't be delivered, this will be the return address.You should format your address the same way you formatted your recipient's.On the line below, write out your full name and street address.Put your suburb, state abbreviation, and postal code on the bottom line.
Step 7: Check the number of stamps you need.
The number of stamps you need depends on the size and weight of your letter.The maximum size for a standard letter is 260mm wide, 347mm long, and 20mm thick.You can send a letter for $1 in Australian currency.It will be more expensive to send a letter overseas.It will cost 2.10 Australian dollars to have your letter arrive in 10 or more days, and $18.55 to send it in 5 days.You can purchase stamps at a reduced rate if you have a concession card.
Step 8: Attach the stamps to the envelope.
You can put stamps on yourself.If you don't have enough stamps at home, or are confused about how many you need, you can bring your letter to the post shop counter and ask them to help you.If you have old domestic 70 cent stamps, you can still use them.You can combine your 70 cent stamps with 30 cent ones to make an even dollar.
Step 9: Your local postal box or post shop is the best place to post your letter.
You can either put the letter in your post box or in the post shop.Post carriers don't work on public holidays or weekends, so if you drop off your letter then it will sit for a bit before delivery.The time for post collection is 3:00pm.If you post a letter after 3:00pm, they will collect it the next day.