Living In Australia
Healthcare in Australia
Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. It is widely accessible to all people living in Australia.
All permanent Australian residents pay a Medicare levy (an additional tax) to fund the public healthcare system, which is like a medical insurance. This entitles them to free or subsidised services by medical practitioners and public hospital care.
There is also an extensive private health system. Those wishing to pay an additional fee to join a health insurance fund can receive extra benefits for optical, physiotherapy, dental treatment and other medical services.
- Latest Immigration News
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- 4.5 Million People Have Obtained Australian Citizenship
Australia has welcomed 4.5 million people as its citizens since the first Australian citizenship ceremony in 1949, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP announced. - Australian Employers Looking for Overseas Talents
Australian employers are looking abroad for talent in order to fill skill shortages, according to a recent research. - Number of Australian Student Visas on the Rise
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently released a quarterly report on the Student Visa program, which show an increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia from July 2011 to March 2012.
- 4.5 Million People Have Obtained Australian Citizenship
