Understanding the Australian medical system
This resource was designed to help migrants in Victoria navigate and understand the Australian medical system. It briefly explains Medicare and Centrelink cards and the entitlements they offer, how to book a doctor appointment, what bulk billing means, the difference between a GP and a specialist doctor, what a pharmacy is and explains when you need a prescription to buy medicine.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- New arrivals
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- March 2023
- Last reviewed:
- May 2026
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