Australia States ACT (Australian Capital Territory) - Canberra NSW (New South Wales) – Sydney NT (Northern Territory) - Darwin QLD (Queensland) – Brisbane SA (South Australia) - Adelaide TAS (Tasmania) – Hobart VIC (Victoria) - Melbourne WA (Western Australia) – Perth Reminder: State laws do vary somewhat. Therefore, please do let your consultant know if you have any questions about the process in your state. Healthcare The Australian healthcare is of very high standards. The main language is English. In cases where an alternative language is required, The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an Australian Government interpreting service for people who do not speak English and for organizations (including medical and health practitioners, and emergency services) that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients or service users. Public Health Care (Medicare) is available to citizens, permanent residents and people on the following visas. If your visa is not listed below, Private Health Insurance will be required: Subclass 491 and 494 Visa Holders Permanent Visa Citizens Private Insurance If you are covered by private health insurance, consider the following points before signing up with a local GP or for any additional treatment facilities: Does the GP you are enrolling with recognize your private health insurance provider? Does your private health insurance provider have a list of affiliated centers for treatment? If so, utilize this list to maximize your insurance coverage and reduce additional costs. Does your private insurance include ambulance coverage? If not, it is worth looking into this. The cost of coverage will likely be minimal and in the event an ambulance call is required, you will not be required to cover the cost of the ambulance call-out and any treatment required. ©2022 SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary.
