Healthcare In Australia...
Overseas Trained Health Professionals
Medical, nursing and allied health professionals are required to have their qualifications assessed for working in Australia, assessment is through the registering authority or specialist organisation and we will assist you through this process.
Healthcare – Public
Public hospitals are the largest employer of health professionals and where the majority of positions for overseas trained doctors occur. Australian’s pay a levy with their income tax which entitles them to treatment in a public hospital, waiting lists apply for elective surgery. The levy also provides reimbursement for GP, Specialist Pathology, X Ray services.
Healthcare – Private
Over 40% of Australians have private health cover which allows them a choice of doctor in a private hospital, minimal waiting times apply for elective surgery.