Health and Safety in Australia

Health

The Government of Australia offers assistance with medical expenses through a plan called Medicare.

This plan covers the basic medical expenses of Australian residents and immigrants.

Medicare is funded through a national fund to which Australian residents and immigrant contribute through their taxes.

Safety

Australia is the second best country in which to live due to its low crime rate, the low cost of living, free education, and the quality of its free medical care, and the great safety of the country. Australia has very low crime rate.