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What is Home Nursing? Home Nursing is a type of supportive care to help you with the basic activities of daily living and to stay well and independent.  Home nursing is usually used for:   Home nursing can help with: Does private health insurance cover Home Nursing? If your private health insurance covers Home Nursing, it...

What are Orthotics (Podiatric Orthoses)? Orthotics or Podiatric Orthoses are specially designed inserts that treat foot problems by improving foot posture. If you have foot problems and need help to correct your foot posture, you need Orthotics and should see a Podiatrist. Orthotics are most commonly used to treat pain. They can be used to...

What is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specialises in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, including: Orthodontists are specialist dentists who can fix crooked teeth, bad bites and align the jaw.  Is Orthodontics a regulated profession in Australia?  Yes. In Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)...

What is covered under Optical? Optical covers eyewear, including: You would usually buy Optical eyewear after consultation with an Optometrist. Is Optometry a regulated profession in Australia? Yes. In Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Optometry Board of Australia regulate Optometry. Does Medicare cover Optical (glasses and contact lenses)? No. Medicare...

What are PBS Pharmaceuticals? The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is an Australian government program that subsidises the cost of medicines so all Australians have prompt, reliable and affordable access to medicines. The PBS covers many common drugs. You pay no more than $31.60 (or $7.70 concession rate) for medicines listed on the PBS. What are...

What is Major Dental? Major Dental is where a dentist or dental surgeon provides complex dental treatments, including:  In contrast, General Dental is where a dentist or dental surgeon provides basic treatment for your teeth, including: Is Dentistry a regulated profession in Australia?  Yes. In Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the...

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine.  An Acupuncturist inserts thin needles into various points in your body to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. The objective is to stimulate nerves causing the brain to release hormones and other chemicals that will help you heal more quickly. Other techniques used by Acupuncturists...

What are Hearing Aids? Hearing Aids are small electronic devices used to improve your hearing. They amplify and sometimes change sound to help those with poor hearing.  A hearing aid has a: The microphone picks up sounds, the amplifier makes them louder and the speaker sends them to your ear. There are 2 main types...