Welcome to Melbourne! To be honest I'm not really sure what the exact rules are but if you've been here a while, then public is free and private is not - basically!! there are quite a few diff options like shared care and I think you're right about private - you need to have it for 12 mnthe before hand. My friend went public all the way and didn't pay anything where as I went private and paid for pretty much everything - scans, tests, appointments etc. Did get my own room and ob though which was ace.
Where are you living in Melb and what hospital have you chose? maybe you can call them and ask their opinion. good luck!
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