Australia’s healthcare system
The Australian healthcare system can sometimes seem confusing. Learn more about the types of services available, and how you can access them.
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Public and private hospitals – an overview
Discover the differences between public and private hospitals in Australia, including costs, services, and how to decide which option is best for you.
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Costs of healthcare
Australia's healthcare system changes for services in different ways depending on the service you are looking for and your own circumstances. Find out more about how charges are levied and paid for.
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Down Syndrome Health Record App
Health record app is for parents and support people of children with Down syndrome that assists them to record and monitor their child’s health, growth and development.
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Travelling to your healthcare appointment
If you live remotely, travelling to health appointments can be time-consuming and costly. Get tips on how to reduce travel time and costs.
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What is a referral?
A referral is a written request from your doctor or health professional to get expert help with diagnosis or treatment of your health problem.
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Virtual care clinics
Virtual care clinics provide urgent care for non life-threatening situations from home or work so you don’t have to go to hospital emergency department.
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Paying for diagnostic testing
Diagnostic tests, such as pathology tests and imaging scans, can be expensive. Learn more here about the costs and what Medicare covers.
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Cost of dental care
Dental care can be expensive and you may need to pay for it yourself. Find out the different ways you can cover the cost of dental care.
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Bulk billing for medical services
Bulk billing in Australia is when your doctor bills Medicare directly as full payment for their services and you have no out-of-pocket expenses.
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