How To Extend Your Working Holiday Visa in Australia

Learn how to extend your working holiday visa in Australia. Follow our step-by-step guide, eligibility requirements, and tips for a smooth visa extension process.

The Ultimate Travel First Aid Kit Checklist

Discover essential items for your travel first aid kit checklist, including must-have supplies, ensuring safety & preparedness on the go.

Understanding Waiting Periods in OVHC Health Insurance

What To Know About Pre-Existing Conditions On OVHC

When it comes to applying for OVHC (Overseas Visitor Health Cover) one of the key things any provider will ask you about is any pre-existing conditions. But what does this mean for your health insurance as a visitor to Australia?

Managing Work-Life Balance: Tips for Overseas Workers

If you find yourself feeling stressed, fatigued, mentally drained or underperforming at work, you may want to try using some of our work-life balance tips for overseas workers. This will not only improve your work performance but your overall happiness, too.

Visas Requiring Overseas Visitor Health Insurance

If you’re travelling to Australia for work or holiday, it’s not always easy to know which visas require health insurance. In most cases your visa application must satisfy visa condition 8501 which mandates that you have Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) while you are in the country. OVHC is equivalent to the minimum health insurance provided by Medicare for Australian residents.

What Health Insurance Do I Need for My Australian Visa?

Having adequate overseas health cover during your stay in Australia is mandatory for almost all visa types. OVHC is specifically designed to help overseas visitors meet their visa requirements and get access to the services they need during their stay.

Navigating Australia's Health Care System: How Does It Work?

If you’re wondering what type of healthcare system is in place in Australia, think of a two tier system. Private health insurance lets you select the hospital and the doctor or specialist who will treat you, Medicare doesn’t. Medicare will cover a portion of your doctors' fees, but private health insurance covers a range of additional treatments and services that you might not be aware of.

New Visa Regulations in Australia from July 2024: Changes To Onshore Student Visa Applications

From 1 July 2024, Australia has implemented new visa regulations that will affect many current and prospective visa holders.

What Is A Reciprocal Health Care Agreement?

If you’re visiting Australia, you may be eligible for Medicare coverage through Reciprocal Health Care Agreements (RHCA). Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare, offers fully or partially–subsidised access to certain health services and treatments, and RHCA includes many of the same benefits.