New arrivals will be glad to know that the standard of healthcare in Brisbane is excellent, and that residents here are covered by a universal healthcare programme called Medicare. The city has a range of well-equipped private and public facilities with highly trained staff.

There is also no shortage of pharmacies in Brisbane. Most are very well stocked and are able to order any medication that isn't readily available. Selected pharmacies are open 24/7.

Hospitals in Brisbane

Children’s Health Queensland Hospital

www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au
Address: 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane

The Prince Charles Hospital

www.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/tpch
Address: 627 Rode Rd, Chermside

Mater Private Hospital

www.mater.org.au
Address: 30 Health Care Drive, Springfield Central

The Wesley Hospital

www.wesley.com.au
Address: 451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower

Further reading

►Learn about the Australian medical system in Healthcare in Australia

Expat Interviews

"The healthcare system here to be fantastic. We choose to pay for private health insurance but much of our experience has been with the state system and it has been really fast and efficient. We can always get an appointment to see a GP, and we can get after-hours doctors to come to our home. Since we’ve been here we’ve had X-rays, MRI scans and optical appointments – all for free." Learn more about what life is like in Brisbane in our interview with British expat Karen.

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