Australian Healthcare System, Everything You Need to Know

What is it like going to the doctor in Australia? How can you access medical services in australia? In this video I tell you everything you need to know about how the australian healthcare system works, how much does the healthcare system costs, and the difference between medicare and private health insurance. Enjoy.

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⏰ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - How do I go to the Doctor in Australia?
01:18 - What is Medicare in Australia?
02:01 - How much does the doctor cost in Australia and what is bulk billing?
03:16 - Can migrants get Medicare in Australia?
04:12 - How much does health insurance cost in Australia?
05:55 - What is a waiting period for pre-existing conditions health insurance Australia?
06:28 - What is the difference between private and public hospitals in Australia?
07:10 - What to do in an emergency in Australia?
07:28 - What are community health centres in Australia?

[mrsoz]

There are Women’s Health Centres as well. I used to use them for “female” problems eg pap smears which include breast examination (not mammogram), domestic violence, etc. They are staffed by women (medical/non medical) only and no men are permitted inside the centre. They represent a safe place for women needing medical attention. There’s enough info on the internet to know exactly what they offer. Good video once more. Cheers.

[ratheeshpd]

There is an excellent flow in your presentation and like it very much !

[antonioramundo]

You exude so much cheerfulness, it’s always nice and quite informative to watch your videos. I’ll be in Australia on my WHV, hopefully, in a couple of months therefore I’m trying to maximise the information before departure 🙂 Nice job!

[MrMohamedsaleh]

Thanks for sharing these valuable information. Keep the good work up 👌🏻

[anthonyplaysbass]

I am 30 and was born here in Australia. I have had health issues a few years ago and required a diagnostic procedure to figure out what was wrong. I could have waited months and gotten it free on Medicare at a public hospital, but I opted to go private and pay out of pocket since I dont have health insurance. Medicare refunded me a small amount which was awesome. Since then I've been on daily medication that is covered under our PBS which in other countries would cost hundreds per month. I pay 40$ every two months.

Our Medicare, PBS and public health system is world class and such a gift and blessing. I'm super grateful for what we have in Aus.

[dominicmcnamara]

Brilliant content as always...once again, your research, content & delivery is exceptional and is the benchmark sharing for our guests, visitors and residents.

KEEP UP THE GREAT CONTENT

[bobspilnt]

Thank you. Your explanations are so clear and you always make really useful contents 👌👍

[newbris]

A FYI that may help your readers. Ambulance services are fully covered (ie free) in some states. In some states that free ambulance includes covering you for an ambulance in all other states, including those that normally charge. For example, a Queensland resident that has a car accident tin Victoria gets free ambulance treatment paid for by the Queensland Government, whereas a Victorian resident that has an accident in Victoria has to pay (unless they take out ambulance cover).

[bruisernight]

You get temporary Medicare from the day you apply for any PR visa. If you don't get the PR, then your Medicare card is cancelled, but you don't have to pay back any fees that might have been used for that period. Given that PR can take 4 years, it's important to apply for the medicare as soon as you get your interim pending visa.

[mahendranmanivannan]

Great video with necessary information 👏👏

[leinaguila]

Thank you for this video. Clearly explained.

[kayelle]

Great video. Very well explained. One thing to note is that some states have automatic ambulance cover, so it’s free whereas other states and territories will charge you a fee so you would want to have ambulance cover which you can get as standalone insurance.

[phoenixfucong]

I like your videos! They are very well organized and informative. Your voice sounds calm and gentle. Please keep up the good work!

[lucielou]

Hi, this was very helpful for my highschool age son as he prepares for life in the real world!

[Alpha_]

If you aren't an Australian citizen then you can still be treated with the cost of a consultation being around 80 dollars also if you are treated in a public holiday then you will be charged around 600 dollars a day.

[davidjohnpaul]

Excellent explanation of our health system ✌

[sreejithcheriyathu]

Very much informative covering all the major check points... thanks a lot for sharing this?All the points are the questions which I wanted to ask and enquire.

[newbris]

FYI Australia's public health system also subsidises pathology and X-ray clinics.

[jamesbedugraham]

A great nation to live in because the Australian system that really works.

[halbailman]

Bulk billing is, more precisely, the operator directly billing the government for the work rather than the patient make the claim themselves.

To explain further the tax situation with private insurance, once earning a certain income, you pay a Medicare surcharge of 2%. The idea is to push people into private insurance to alleviate pressure on the public system. That's especially regarding "elective surgery". Some procedures have a long waiting list or deemed not worthwhile at all. Something like a broken wrist, the public system might put you in a cast for 3 months while private insurance means an immediate operation and recovered enough in 2 weeks.

Great video, especially as many Australians like to boast about our "totally free" medical system when clearly it's not.