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Medicare during pregnancy
Medicare is a health insurance scheme funded by the Australian government. Find out what is covered by Medicare during pregnancy and after your baby is born.
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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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Adding your new baby to Medicare
Learn how to add your newborn to your Medicare card so they can start to receive free or lower cost healthcare and prescriptions.
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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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Support for migrants to Australia
If you are new to Australia, find out how the government and community organisations can support you.
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Financial support for rural families
Many families with children and babies live in rural and remote areas. Find out what financial assistance is available to families in the country.
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Maternity services in rural Victoria
Find out what maternity services are available in rural and remote Victoria.
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Maternity services in rural NSW
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW
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Dad's guide to fatherhood
Find some practical advice of how to help your partner through the pregnancy and for when you bring your baby home.
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