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Health and Medical Information
The U.S. Government assumes no responsibility for payment of medical expenses for private individuals. The U.S. Social Security Medicare Programe does not provide coverage for hospital or medical costs outside the USA.
Medical Information for Americans traveling abroad
Please refer to the following links to find contact details of Hospitals and Doctors at the location most convenient for you.
National Help Line Numbers
Ambulance/Police/Fire Emergencies (Australia-wide 24 hours) — Dial 000
- Life Line 13 11 14
- Crisis Support
- Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC)
- Counseling Services for Parents and Childresn
- Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
- Men’s Line Australia 1300 78 99 78
- Poisons Information Service 13 11 26
- Mental Health Help Line (SANE) 1800 187 263
Other links of interest
Last update Tuesday, 8 April 2008
