Moving to Sydney, trying to find LMC - tricky situation...

[MummaSue]

You will qualify for medicare being on a work visa (I've been on one of those and had a medicare card).

So you should be able to go public and not have any out of pocket costs - depending on what kind of care you choose.

I guess just ask some of the girls on here what hospitals are good and go from there!!

Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Sue xx

[sarah.s]

Hi there,

thanks so much for your answers. That helps a lot. Giving birth in a public hospital sounds like an excellent option. I will have a look around the forum to find recommendations...

Sue are you sure I qualify for Medicare? Even if I arrive 6 months pregnant? Maybe I'll contact them to find out more...

Thanks a lot,
Sarah

[MummaSue]

Yeah, you do.

Will you be on a 457 visa? I was on that when I had some major surgery and other investigations to find out what my fertility issues were - I am pretty sure that you will be fine.

But definitely give Medicare a call. I am from the UK and I know that the UK and Aus have a reciprocal health care agreement (basically they look after each others people regarding health care) but I'm not sure what happens with other EU countries.

Definitely check.
All the best!!

Sue xxx

[sarah.s]

Thanks a lot Sue. I will give them a ring and see what they say...

Cheers and all the best.