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Relocation to Perth WA

Kerr1992

Well-Known Member
Good Morning Ladies and Gents.

I have been reading through some of the previous posts about this topic but I guess everyones situation is different so no one elses post gives the specific advise we need, so here is another!

My wife is a paramedic here in Scotland and has a fantastic opportunity to relocate to Perth WA to work as a Paramedic there (all costs covered including 6 weeks accomodation). this would be under a 2 year 482 skilled worker visa. So my understanding with this is that through the reciprocal agreement, we get access to Medicare when we get there which gives me access to NDSS.

So my questions aren't around what we would get access too its more around quality of care over there compared to here and how it works with insulin pumps? For example, I'm getting towards the end of my 4 year cycle where I will be due a replacement, would I still get that from Aus?

Also, I know supplies are subsidised rather than free, what would typical costs look like under Medicare/NDSS? I expect to have more disposable in Aus but would this be eaten up by the cost of supplies?

Finally, what does Medigap insurance look like to cover some of the healthcare elements not covered by Medicare/NDSS? is this costly?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Hi folks, just looking to bump this up the list if possible? quite keen to hear from any 1 diabetics who have made the transition to Aus.
 
Tagging @EllieM , who did move to Australia from the UK, but also has moved on to NZ after that.
Still, as a T1 she might have some wisdom to share.
 
Good Afternoon,

I'm just bumping this thread again.

I've actually found out a lot of information in relation to costs under medicare and NDSS. Essentially, I would need to budget in the region of $150 - $250 per month for diabetes care.

Does anyone have information that can confirm this?

Thanks,
 
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