English information kit
Medicare Australia produces information sheets about Australia's main health programs, including Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The information is useful for both new arrivals and longer term residents.
- Introduction to the Australian health system and Medicare Australia [PDF, 115Kb]
- Medicare [PDF, 160Kb]
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme [PDF, 143Kb]
- Taking or sending PBS medicine overseas [PDF, 127Kb]
- Australian Childhood Immunisation Register [PDF, 142Kb]
- Australian Organ Donor Register [PDF, 129Kb]
- Other Medicare Australia programs [PDF, 136Kb]
- Why does Medicare Australia want my bank account details [PDF, 362Kb]
- Bank account details collection form [PDF, 126Kb]
- Family Assistance Office
- Lifetime Health Cover
- Taking medicine safely – Medimate brochure
You can download sections of the Information Kit above, visit your local Medicare office, Migrant Resource Centre or call 132 011 for a copy. If you need help translating this information call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
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Last updated: 18 March, 2010
