Medicare is a health insurance scheme funded by the Australian government. Find out what is covered by Medicare during pregnancy.

In addition to Medicare, there are a range of health care and financial benefits available to support families in Australia.

Learn how to add your newborn to your Medicare card so they can start to receive free or lower cost healthcare and prescriptions.

If you don’t wish to claim for a families payment, you’ll need to submit proof of birth to enrol your baby in Medicare.

Listen Youll need to submit a form to add your newborn baby to your Medicare card

Information to help you understand your legal obligations when referring and requesting services under Medicare.

COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.

The card lets people get a range of medical services and prescriptions at a lower cost, and free care as a public patient in a public hospital.

Below we have summarised all the benefits available to individuals with ASD, as well as their parents and carers, to make things easier for you.

COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.