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Financial support for rural families

Financial support is available if you live in rural or remote areas. Find out if you're eligible and how to access assistance in the country.

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Pregnancy and newborn care on a visa in Australia

Pregnancy and newborn care are available in Australia on a visa. There may be extra costs if you're not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

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Public versus private care during pregnancy

When having a baby, you may want to decide between public and private care for the birth. Find out more about the care providers and cost.

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Child Care Subsidy

The Child Care Subsidy is a payment designed to help with the costs of child care. Find out whether you are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy.

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Medicare and other benefits

Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

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Maternity services in rural Victoria

Find out what maternity services are available in rural and remote Victoria and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Maternity services in rural Queensland

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Queensland and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Maternity services in rural NSW

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Maternity services in rural Western Australia

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Western Australia and how to get care and support during your pregnancy and labour.

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Maternity services in rural Tasmania

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Tasmania and how to get care and support during your pregnancy, labour and birth.

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