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.

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

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

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.

If you are new to Australia, find out how the government and community organisations can support you.

Many families with children and babies live in rural and remote areas. Find out what financial assistance is available to families in the country.

Find out what maternity services are available in rural and remote Victoria.

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW

Find some practical advice of how to help your partner through the pregnancy and for when you bring your baby home.