Superannuation in Australia refers to the arrangement that Australians can have funds available to them in retirement. This system is a government supported one in Australia and minimum provisions are compulsory for employers. These funds are typically released after reaching the preservation age, but in […]

Hospital bills, medications, transportation, specialist fees and other medical bills are just some of costs that burden one regular Australian family. With over one third Australians reporting that they have no savings in case of emergency, there is a rise in the average medical debt […]

Every year many Australians travel to other destinations seeking medical treatment options that are both more cost effective as well as quicker to access. Also referred to as medical tourism, the practice offers Australians the choice to travel to a hospital of their choice overseas […]

Over the years out of pocket costs for health care have gradually been rising for Australian patients. While some of the trend has been due to an increase in the fees structure of medical service providers as well as the rising cost of pharmaceuticals, on […]

In Australia, the cost of an operation in a hospital can be very expensive. This article aims to provide a basic rundown of the financial costs involved in the Australian health system. Generally health cover is free for Australians under Medicare. What this means is […]

If you or someone you know has recently been in the hospital, you can understand that the life and death experience can dramatically change your perspective on life. For many people, it can also change your priorities in life and how you choose to live […]