So my kids Godmother knows of a 16 year girl, who has just discovered she is pg (due in Feb 12 going by LMP).

The 16 yr old girl and her Mum and 2 other family members have recently moved over to Australia from the Philippines when her father committed suicide. They apparently are ineligible for Medicare. They have found a female Doctor nearby who sees a small amount of pg women in her own time who cant afford to pay the Dr bills they'd otherwise encounter, which is a positive thing.

Due to not being able to afford Medicare, the mum to be hasn't had any scans (though I understand they aren't entirely necessary) and they have no idea how they'll be able to afford hospital fee's either. They are paying their own way in Australia entirely, and they only have the one income in the house. I think they get Medicare once they've been here for 2 years.

I've handed on all the gender neutral type baby clothing I have, the bassinet DD2 has now grown out of, some Summer maternity clothing, a rocking chair and toddler bed for the future.

I don't know what the point of my post is. I guess I feel surprised that there is someone in Australia who doesn't have access to Medicare....I'm certainly not asking for any donations by any means. Having had 3 kids of my own, I guess I just feel for the mum 2 B too.

Are there any community networks in SA anyone can think of?