Working as a General Practitioner in Australia
About The Australian Health Care System.
Almost 70% of health care costs in Australia are paid for by the government. The Australian Federal Government sets national health policies and provides funding to state and territory governments, who then provide health services.
There are two main national subsidy schemes: Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. However, many Australians (55% in 2012) also get private health insurance, partly because it’s tax-efficient. The Australian government provides a subsidy of around 30% to people who get private insurance. Other incentives include the Private Health Insurance Rebate and the Medicare Levy Surcharge. For more information, there’s a helpful Information Kit about Medicare’s services available on the Medicare Australia website.
Improving the health of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a top priority for the government. The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH), part of the Department of Health and Ageing, is committed to supporting coordinated action to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The OATSIH's vision is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have access to the same level of health services as the general Australian population.
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