Country & Outback Health is an organisation dedicated to providing healthcare services to individuals and communities living in rural and remote areas of Australia. They understand the unique challenges faced by people living outside major cities and work to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location. Country & Outback Health offers a range of services including primary healthcare, mental health support, community outreach programs, and telehealth services. Their team consists of experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about serving rural and remote communities and making a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals in these areas.
Country & Outback Health offers a range of programs targeting:
- Mental Health
- Allied Health Services
- NDIS Services
- Alcohol & Drug Services
- Aboriginal Health Services
- Older Persons Services
If you live in a rural or remote area and are in need of healthcare services, Country & Outback Health is here to support you and provide the care you deserve.
Anyone, Anytime Can Become A Carer
If you provide personal care, support and/or assistance to family or friends who have:
• A disability
• A mental illness
• Dementia
• A long term health condition
• An illness that is terminal
• An alcohol or drug related problem or
• Someone who is frail due to age
Then you are a Carer and you can access the support services that Carers SA offers.
People become Carers in different ways. Sometimes they start helping someone out bit by bit. Sometimes it happens suddenly, because of an accident or illness. Carers can be any age. Parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, children, friends and neighbours may all take on a caring role at some point in their life.
Carers SA is a state-wide organisation, with skilled and professional staff working across country and metropolitan South Australia. Carers SA also provides a number of services to young people (aged 5-25) in a caring role. Carers SA is the lead Carer Gateway provider in South Australia and also provides a range of supports for Carers including Carer Breaks and one on one support, as well as continues to play a strong advocacy role on behalf of Carers to ensure the Carer voice is heard and represented.
To find out more, contact Carers SA via the Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 or visit www.carerssa.com.au
Counselling Online is a free, confidential service that provides 24/7 support to people affected by alcohol or drug use across Australia.
Counselling can support you at any stage of help-seeking, whether you’re:
- Seeking support for the first time.
- Waiting to get into treatment.
- Getting treatment but needing some extra support, particularly after-hours.
- In recovery and wanting to connect with others.
- Managing lapses or relapses.
- Wanting to share your experience and support others.
- Affected by, or supporting someone who uses alcohol or drugs.
Support options
- self-assessments
- community forum
- information articles
- online counselling
- email support (ask us a question)
- SMS support
- Local telephone support.
Their counsellors will listen to you, provide you with the information you need and help you figure out what you can do next. If you want, they can connect you to appropriate support.
Ambulance Cover is designed to help cover the costs associated with the treatment and transport of patients.s. Depending on the type of treatment needed, when you call Triple Zero (000) there is a cost for the attendance of an ambulance. With Ambulance Cover you or your family won’t have to pay a cent toward these costs.
SA Ambulance Service clinicians will administer the necessary treatment on the scene and transport you to the hospital or other care provider if needed. With Ambulance Cover, you can rest assured you are covered for both your treatment and transport, whether it be an emergency or a transfer between medical facilities.
From as little as 27 cents a day for singles or 54 cents a day for families, you can take comfort in the knowledge that should the worst happen, you will be covered.
Annual membership fees
Ambulance Cover – cover in South Australia only for emergency and non-emergency transports.
Family - $198.00
Single - $99.50
Pensioner Family - $118
Pensioner Single - $59.50
Ambulance Cover Plus – cover Australia-wide for emergency and non-emergency transports.
Family Plus - $233.75
Single Plus - $117.50
Pensioner Family Plus - $153.75
Pensioner Single Plus - $77.50
To join online, visit www.saambulance.sa.gov.au or call the Customer Service Centre on 1300 13 62 72 and pay by credit card over the phone during business hours (please have your credit card details ready).
To join in person download and complete the electronic application form (fill in electronically or in print). Pay in person at any Australia Post (post office) or National Pharmacies store.
The private health insurance rebate assist with the cost of private health premiums. The rebate is income tested, income thresholds are indexed regularly and can be claimed through a reduced premium or through your tax return with the Australian Tax Office.
The rebate applies to Hospital, general treatment and ambulance policies. It does not apply to overseas visitors cover.
The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) is an Australian Federal Government scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the cost of their continence products.
To get CAPS you need to meet all the eligibility requirements. The basic requirements are that you:
- have permanent and severe incontinence
- have an eligible neurological condition or eligible other condition that is the cause of your permanent and severe incontinence
- be 5 years or older
- be an Australian citizen.
You may not be able to get CAPS if you don’t meet eligibility.
The National Continence Helpline can help with any questions you have about CAPS, including eligibility for CAPS and how to apply for CAPS plus information on continence funding schemes throughout Australia: 1800 33 00 66
Questions about a CAPS application or payment:
Call the CAPS Information Team to report a change in your circumstances, if you want to check the status of your application or if you have questions about CAPS payments. The CAPS Team is part of Services Australia and operates from 8.00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday: 1800 239 309
Private health insurance is a significant decision for many families, balancing both cost and the level of cover needed. It represents a substantial portion of a family’s budget, so no one wants to pay too much or end up with insufficient coverage. Unfortunately, premiums tend to increase each year, and with rising living costs, more people are questioning whether they can afford private insurance or should rely on the public system.
So, how do you make the right choice when deciding whether to sign up for health insurance? CHOICE, an independent consumer advocate, has released a simple guide to help Australians navigate this decision. The guide provides a financial analysis based on factors like the Government’s Medicare Levy Surcharge, using a brief survey. While it includes disclaimers and assumed variables, it offers valuable tips. However, it should not be taken as a complete or definitive guide since it doesn't account for individual preferences—such as the desire to choose when, where, and with whom you receive treatment, especially for elective surgery.
Ultimately, the decision hinges on personal priorities.
You can access the free quiz here.
A yearly payment to help with the additional costs of running essential medical equipment.
To be eligible you must have a Commonwealth concession card or a Department of Veterans' Affairs card and provide proof that the specified equipment, or heating or cooling is medically required.
For more information on your eligibility please refer to concession finder link and contact ConcessionsSA Hotline 1800 307 758.
FDS is a caring, non-religious and non judgemental organisation. Primarily made up of volunteers who have experienced first hand the trauma and chaos of having family members with drug dependency.
The service provides a helpline, information, online support and support meetings. Support meetings are scheduled around South Australia in the Barossa Valley, Brompton, Elizabeth, Hallett Cove, Leabrook, Port Augusta, Thebarton, Willunga & Tea Tree Gully.
If you require any further information please contact the support helpline 24/7 or the website link provided.