Thanks CL - Depends on your health fund I believe. Apparently my health fund will refund ~ $1200 over 4 years but I have heard of others not being funded as it is considered cosmetic treatment but I am not sure of how this works or whether that is old info. I am most concerned about whether it is the most appropriate/best way to straighten my teeth and am keen to do whatever will be most permanent/effective..... too many questions and trying to second guess!!!!