I don't know about much about Brisbane services, but maybe there is somewhere else you could do antenatal classes where you won't be charged (like the Royal Brisbane Hospital). I don't know, but maybe it is worth having a look and seeing if you can enrol somewhere else that will bulk bill or whatever they do.

Especially being a first time mum, antenatal classes can help prepare you for what to expect.

Maybe even post a thread and ask other members from Brisbane if there is anything like that around.

I agree with BekZ - I think it is terrible that they make you pay for antenatal classes. I thought they would be free through all public hospitals.

Good luck with ringing the hospital - I hope you get hold of the info that you are after.