jwe94 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I was just wondering what insurance did everyone get or where can I get cheap insurance. Also did anyone get any jabs before going should I see my doctor before I go or is it too late. I leave in 11 days replays would be much appreciated please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Jabs, you mean you didn't get hepatatis, dengy or swamp fever immunisation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 What sort of insurance are you thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 No I have not had any jabs since I was around 14 I'm 19 now by you're reaction I should try book a appointment with my local doctor as soon . And insurance that covers me and my personal goods/my money. Any ideas what to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 You will be charged for vaccinations from your GP. If you needed them you should have arranged them a while back, as depending on what you want/need to get some require more than one injection some distance apart. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation/Pages/introduction.aspx If you still want to get them done contact your GP's practice ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Google backpackers insurance and you should turn up some. Or use the forum search and do the same on here. I've always used STA but some people found them expensive. Personally I'd not scrimp on decent cover if backpacking and planning to be more adventurous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Ok thank you for you're reply I'll give my GP a ring Monday morning and see what jabs I need if any. And I'll do the insurance thing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I dont have travel insurance, I just have medicare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I dont have travel insurance, I just have medicare. So what you're saying is that if you become seriously ill or injured (or worse) you won't want to be repatriated back to the UK? Without insurance, you'd be stuck in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Ok thank you for you're reply I'll give my GP a ring Monday morning and see what jabs I need if any. And I'll do the insurance thing now I was just teasing about the jabs, unless you're going to travel around Asia as well - you don't need any immunisations to come to Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 With the insurance I think I'll get one and with the jabs even if you where joking I'll still give my GP a ring to see if need anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britpop Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You don't need any jabs, same as if you were going to USA or UK i used 'holiday safe' insurance, medium level of cover, it covers me if working in a bar, if I've had a few drinks but aren't steaming drunk and most sports too. Look our for that, some won't cover if you've had anything to drink or sports so swimming, kick about etc wouldn't be covered. You get Medicare if you register here so you get basic healthcare but I wanted cover In Case anything serious happens to get me home there and then. My possessions I'm not so worried about as there's nothing too valuable and the excess negates a claim so as long as you're not talking anything expensive basic cover should be fine. Just check the excesses. And don't bring/carry more than a small amount of cash!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ok thank you for reassuring me with the jabs I won't go see my GP. And thanks for telling me what insurance to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy87 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 How do you register for Medicare over here? As me and my partner are heading to Oz in 5 weeks time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 You do medi care when u get over there I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy87 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Ahhh I read britpops post wrong assuming they meant sorting it out in the UK lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwe94 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 How to enrol To enrol in Medicare, you should go into a Medicare office 7 to 10 days after your arrival in Australia and bring your passport or travel documents. There are also many different private health insurance options you may wish to consider, as Medicare does not provide for all services. Examples: Medicare does not cover dental care, most optical care or ambulance services. Off the official Australia gov website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy87 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Cheers jwe94! Sort that out when we get out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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