babybella

Moving to Brisbane end of Sept, my young son is diabetic can anyone tell me if insulin, needles etc are free.
Thanks

Linda Lushardi

Have a look on this site or contact them

http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/home/index.htm

babybella

Thanks I will see what i can find on the web site, it may take some time!
In the meanwhile if anyone knows the answer please pass it on.

babybella

Can anyone tell me please if all medicine is free for kids. My son has diabetes and needs insulin, needles etc. Had a look at Diabetes Au web, it's not very user friendly. There must be someone out there who has diabetes and can let me know please!

MrsDagboy

Kaz, I dont know of any medicines that are free for kids apart from immunisation. If you are a low income earner though you qualify for a health care card which gives you medicines at reduced rates (I think the max is $3.60 per script?).

Linda Lushardi

This is a link to Medicare

http://www.hic.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/am.htm

This is the Australian equivalent to the NHS.

I do not know anything about children as i don't have any.