{"id":18757,"date":"2026-09-21T23:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=18757"},"modified":"2026-09-22T01:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T17:42:25","slug":"hospitals-in-australia-for-expatriates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/hospitals-in-australia-for-expatriates.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Hospitals in Australia for Expats: 2026 Guide by City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia is known for its high-quality healthcare system, with strong public and private hospital networks across the country. Several Australian hospitals rank among the world\u2019s best, making the country a trusted destination for expats seeking strong medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Pacific Prime article, we have compiled a list of the top hospitals in Australia by city for expats. We\u2019ll also explain how public and private hospitals differ, how to access treatment, and what health insurance options are available for expats in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/australasia\/australia-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Top Hospitals in Australia for Expats<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31302 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby.webp\" alt=\"Image of Nurse Administering A Shoulder Injection As The Patient\u2019s Family Watches Nearby with text overlay of &quot;Top Hospitals in Australia for Expats&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/nurse-administering-a-shoulder-injection-as-the-patients-family-watches-nearby-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a country of its size, Australia offers a large selection of exceptional health services for both residents and expats. Hospitals such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/slhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/rpa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Prince Alfred Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfredhealth.org.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alfred Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consistently rank among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rankings.newsweek.com\/worlds-best-hospitals-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top 100 best hospitals in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public hospitals in Australia are known for comprehensive facilities and accessibility, while private hospitals are preferred for shorter wait times and more options for specialist care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following list features both public and private hospitals in some of the most popular Australian cities for expats to make it easy to find the care you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Sydney<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slhd.nsw.gov.au\/canterbury\/\"><b>Canterbury Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 575 Canterbury Rd, Campsie NSW 2194, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9787 0000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/concord\"><b>Concord Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord NSW 2139<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9767 5000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/liverpool\/\"><b>Liverpool Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Corner of Elizabeth and Goulburn Streets, Liverpool, NSW 2170<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 8738 3000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/MonaVale\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><b>Mona Vale Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 18 Coronation St, Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9998 6399<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northshoreprivate.com.au\/\"><b>North Shore Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 8425 3000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/prince-of-wales-hospital\"><b>Prince of Wales Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: The Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick, NSW 2031<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9382 2222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/RNSH\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><b>Royal North Shore Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Reserve Rd, St Leonards NSW 2065<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9926 7111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slhd.nsw.gov.au\/rpa\/\"><b>Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 50 Missenden Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 9515 6111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svph.org.au\/hospitals\/sydney\"><b>St Vincent\u2019s Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 406 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 8382 7111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au\/Westmead-Hospital\"><b>Westmead Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road, Westmead NSW 2145\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 2 8890 5555<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Melbourne<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austin.org.au\/\"><b>Austin Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 45 Studley Rd, Heidelberg VIC 3084<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9496 5000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternhealth.org.au\/locations\/eastern-health-box-hill\/\"><b>Eastern Health \u2013 Box Hill Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Building A 8 Arnold St, Box Hill, Vic 3128<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 1300 342 255<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfredhealth.org.au\/\"><b>The Alfred Hospital Melbourne (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9076 2000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabrini.com.au\/locations\/cabrini-malvern\/\"><b>Cabrini Malvern Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 181-183 Wattletree Rd, Malvern VIC 3144<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9508 1222 (General enquiries) +61 3 9508 1500 (Emergency)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernhealth.org.au\/OurSites\/WesternHospital\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><b>Footscray Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 160 Gordon Street, Footscray 3011<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 8345 6666<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/specialists.healthscope.com.au\/melbourne-private\"><b>Melbourne Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Melbourne Private 1F Royal Parade, Parkville 3052<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 8341 3400<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monashhealth.org\/contact\/monash-medical-centre\/\"><b>Monash Medical Centre (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 46 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9594 6666<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rch.org.au\/home\/\"><b>The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital Melbourne (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9345 5522<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thermh.org.au\/\"><b>Royal Melbourne Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 300 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9342 7000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.svph.org.au\/\"><b>St Vincent\u2019s Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 59 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 3 9411 7111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Perth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahs.health.wa.gov.au\/\"><b>Armadale Health Service (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 3056 Albany Highway, Mount Nasura, WA 6112<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9391 2000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au\/\"><b>Fiona Stanley Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoc,h WA 6150<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 6152 2222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodprivate.com.au\/\"><b>Hollywood Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Monash Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9346 6000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mounthospital.com.au\/\"><b>Mount Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 150 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA 6000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9327 1100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pch.health.wa.gov.au\/\"><b>Perth Children\u2019s Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 15 Hospital Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 6456 2222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emhs.health.wa.gov.au\/\"><b>Royal Perth Hospital \u2013 Wellington Street Campus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 197 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 600<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9224 2244<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au\/\"><b>Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 6457 3333<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjog.org.au\/\"><b>St John Of God Hospital Murdoch (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 100 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9438 9000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>St. John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjog.org.au\/our-locations\/st-john-of-god-midland-public-hospital\"><b>public site<\/b><\/a><b>\/<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjog.org.au\/our-locations\/st-john-of-god-midland-private-hospital\"><b>private site<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 1 Clayton Street, Midland, WA, 6056<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9462 4000 (public) +61 8 9462 4500 (private)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjog.org.au\/our-locations\/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital\"><b>St. John of God Subiaco Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 9382 6111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-79' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner International - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Recommended International Health Insurance Plans\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-bupa.png\"\n            alt=\"Bupa\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Lifetime Renewal Possibilities<\/li>\n          <li>24\/7 Medical Help via Global Virtual Care<\/li>\n          <li>Direct Billing Options<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Adelaide<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ashfordhospital.org.au\/\"><b>Ashford Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 55-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford, South Australia, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone:\u00a0 +61 8 8375 5222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnsidehospital.asn.au\/\"><b>Burnside Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens, SA 5065<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8202 7222<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calvaryadelaide.org.au\/\"><b>Calvary Adelaide Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 120 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia, South Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8227 7000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.sa.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/public+content\/sa+health+internet\/services\/hospitals\/flinders+medical+centre\/flinders+medical+centre\"><b>Flinders Medical Centre (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Flinders Dr, Bedford Park SA 5042<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8204 5511<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.sa.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/public+content\/sa+health+internet\/services\/hospitals\/lyell+mcewin+hospital\/lyell+mcewin+hospital\"><b>Lyell McEwin Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Haydown Road, Elizabeth Vale, South Australia 5112<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8182 9000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thememorialhospital.org.au\/\"><b>The Memorial Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Sir Edwin Smith Avenue, North Adelaide, SA 5006<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8366 3800<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahealth.sa.gov.au\/wps\/wcm\/connect\/Public+Content\/SA+Health+Internet\"><b>The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 28 Woodville Road, Woodville, SA 5011<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8222 6000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rah.sa.gov.au\/\"><b>Royal Adelaide Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Port Rd, Adelaide SA 5000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 7074 0000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand.org.au\/\"><b>St. Andrew\u2019s Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 350 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8408 2111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wch.sa.gov.au\/\"><b>Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 72 King William Rd, North Adelaide 5006 SA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 8 8161 7000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Brisbane<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/specialists.healthscope.com.au\/brisbane-private\"><b>Brisbane Private Hospital<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane 4000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3834 6111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenslopesprivate.com.au\/\"><b>Green Slope Private Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Newdegate Street, Greenslopes, Qld 4120<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3394 7111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mater.org.au\/health\/hospitals\/mater-hospital-brisbane\"><b>Mater Hospital Brisbane (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD 4101<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3163 8111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mater.org.au\/health\/hospitals\/mater-private-hospital-brisbane\"><b>Mater Private Hospital Brisbane (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 301 Vulture Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3163 8111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au\/princess-alexandra-hospital\"><b>Princess Alexandra Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3176 2111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/\"><b>The Prince Charles Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 627 Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3139 4000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au\/\"><b>Queensland Children\u2019s Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3068 1111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/rbwh\/\"><b>Royal Brisbane &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital (public)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Cnr Butterfield St and Bowen Bridge Rd, Herston, QLD 4029<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3646 8111<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/standrewshospital.com.au\/\"><b>St Andrew\u2019s War Memorial Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 457 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3834 4444<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesley.com.au\/\"><b>The Wesley Hospital (private)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, Qld 4066<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: +61 7 3232 7000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Public vs Private: How to Choose Your Hospital in Australia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both public and private hospitals are exceptional in Australia; expats who need emergency care or treatments for complex conditions might want to consider a public hospital, while those needing prompt elective procedures might opt for a private hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Institute of Health and Welfare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/getmedia\/8c50762e-f614-438d-86d5-713d19203686\/aihw-hse-253-hospitals-at-a-glance-dec23.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">704 public hospitals and 633 private hospitals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the country. Which one to pick could be a tough choice; here are some more detailed comparisons for your consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Public Hospitals in Australia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public hospitals in Australia are owned and managed by the state or territory governments of Australia and receive funding from the Australian government. They are renowned for providing free medical services for anyone with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/medicare-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upside of public hospitals in Australia is <\/span><b>accessibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you are in a major city or the countryside, you are sure to find one. If you live in the countryside, public hospitals might be your best choice for medical services, as private hospitals are limited outside major cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public hospitals in Australia are known for comprehensive medical facilities, equipped for a wider range of conditions and more complex cases compared to their private counterparts. They also operate the majority of outpatient services and 24-hour emergency departments in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A point to note is that public hospitals\u2019 services are free only for Australians and those who have a Medicare card. If you do not have a Medicare card, you will need to cover the expenses yourself, or you might need private health insurance to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also might not be able to choose which doctors to see in public hospitals. You will be treated by a team of doctors nominated by the hospital, and certain amenities might not be available for you, such as private rooms or follow-up care in private clinics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting lists for elective procedures are generally longer in public hospitals compared to private ones as well. If comfort and speedy procedures are what you are looking for, private hospitals might be a better option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Private Hospitals in Australia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private hospitals in Australia are owned and run by private entities, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The Australian government exercises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/topics\/hospital-care\/about\/private-hospitals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rigorous oversight for private hospitals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They must be approved and licensed by the relevant state or territory governments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike public hospitals, private hospitals in Australia charge fees for their services. They are funded by out-of-pocket payments from patients, private health insurers, and governmental bodies if they are contracted to provide services for public hospitals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private hospitals are more available in major cities compared to the countryside, and there are certain upsides you might want to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you can choose which doctor to see, an option that might not be available at public hospitals. Some doctors also work exclusively in private hospitals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting times for elective and planned procedures are generally shorter in private hospitals. Most of the elective procedures and surgeries in Australia are done in private hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private hospitals also offer more amenities, such as private rooms, a better doctor-to-patient ratio, and a more pleasant and calming atmosphere. The downside is that you will need to cover your own treatment or have private health insurance that will cover you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-79' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner International - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Recommended International Health Insurance Plans\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-bupa.png\"\n            alt=\"Bupa\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Lifetime Renewal Possibilities<\/li>\n          <li>24\/7 Medical Help via Global Virtual Care<\/li>\n          <li>Direct Billing Options<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton asiarecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Choose Where to Get Hospital Care in Australia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose either public or private hospitals for your medical care in Australia. Here are some general guides for how to seek medical and hospital care in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any emergency care you need, you can go to the nearest emergency department available. If you are unable to make a trip to the hospital yourself, you can dial triple zero (000) for ambulance services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that ambulance services are free only in the states of Tasmania and Queensland. In other states, you will need private health insurance to cover the cost of emergency transportation to hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not sure whether your condition is an emergency or not, you can contact the HealthDirect helpline at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/how-healthdirect-can-help-you#helpline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1800 022 222<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to talk to a registered nurse. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HealthDirect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a national health advice service funded by the Australian government with a 24-hour helpline service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your condition is not critical, you are likely to receive your care from a General Practitioner (GP). Should your condition need to be seen by a specialist or require further treatments, the GP will refer you to a hospital with a referral letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Healthcare and Hospital Options for Expats in Australia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily, there are two options for anyone to get their healthcare covered in Australia: Medicare or private health insurance. We will explain these options below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medicare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/topics\/medicare\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Australia\u2019s universal health insurance scheme to ensure that all Australians and eligible overseas visitors have equitable access to medical services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/topics\/medicare\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eligible for Medicare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be an Australian permanent resident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have applied for permanent residency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be a temporary resident covered by a ministerial order<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be a citizen or permanent resident of Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Christmas Island, or Lord Howe Island.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/reciprocal-health-care-agreements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 11 nations. If you are a citizen or a resident of these nations and are enrolled under the national health insurance scheme, you might be eligible to enroll in the Australian Medicare scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 nations with Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements with Australia include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belgium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Netherlands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Republic of Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United Kingdom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about the Reciprocal Health Care Agreements, please visit this dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/reciprocal-health-care-agreements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciprocal Health Care Agreements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Private Health Insurance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not eligible for the Medicare scheme, you will need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover any medical services you receive in Australia. There are certain perks that private health insurance can offer you outside of your medical coverage as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, private health insurance can unlock more options for medical services for you in Australia. With private health insurance, you can receive comprehensive care for your sensitive condition at a public hospital as well as undergo a prompt elective procedure at a private facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance plans come in various shapes and forms to accommodate the diverse needs of each person. By working with an insurance broker like Pacific Prime, you can compare quotes and coverage of multiple private health insurance companies with ease at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact an insurance expert at Pacific Prime today, so we can help you find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/australasia\/australia-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance plan that is tailor-made for your time in Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Is healthcare in Australia free for expats?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare in Australia is free only for Australians and overseas visitors with a Medicare card. If you are not eligible for Medicare coverage, you will need to pay out of your pocket or have private health insurance to cover your medical expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much does it cost to go to the hospital in Australia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas visitors without a Medicare card can expect to pay AUD 519\u20132,470 for an emergency department visit and AUD 391 for an outpatient or telephone consultation. Inpatient services cost about AUD 3,087\u20133,118 per admission, excluding additional fees, according to the Royal Perth Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do you need to pay for hospital treatment in Australia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital treatment in Australia is covered by Medicare for Australian citizens, permanent residents, and overseas visitors who are eligible for Medicare. You will need to pay for your hospital treatment if you are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can foreigners get Medicare in Australia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners from 11 nations with Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements with Australia are eligible to enroll in the Medicare scheme of Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choosing the Right Care in Australia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia offers ample choices of public and private medical services, all under rigorous oversight of state governments and the Australian government\u2019s Department of Health and Aged Care. Expats can expect high standards of treatment across major cities and regional centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right private health insurance plan, you can reduce out-of-pocket costs, access private facilities, and shorten waiting times for certain procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help comparing plans, Pacific Prime offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free and no-obligation health insurance plan comparison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and advice to help you find cover that fits your needs and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia is known for its high-quality healthcare system, with strong public and private hospital networks across the country. 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