Healthcare in Australia can feel confusing when you first arrive. Your access may depend on your visa, country of passport, Medicare eligibility, and private insurance.
What to check
Find out whether you can use Medicare, whether you need private health insurance, and where your nearest GP, pharmacy, urgent care clinic, and hospital are located.
Useful first steps
- Save emergency number 000.
- Keep insurance details on your phone.
- Find a nearby GP before you are sick.
- Ask your insurer what is covered before booking expensive treatment.
Official sources
Check Medicare, NSW Health, and your health insurer for current details.
This is general information only. Check official sources before acting.