International Visitors: how do I find a doctor?

Australia’s healthcare system is one of the best in the world.

While international visitors cannot access Medicare, which is funded by the government to help with the costs of medical doctor or nurse practitioner visits and other medical services, certain health cover requirements ensure that you can stay safe and healthy while in Australia. 

That’s why nib has built a wide network of health providers and specialists, so you can get the care you need without paying high out-of-pocket costs.  

What’s more, getting to a medical doctor or nurse practitioner is easier than ever with nib’s telehealth consultation service. Telehealth appointments allow you to see a medical doctor or nurse practitioner by phone and are a great way to receive care from the comfort of your home.  

Telehealth appointments can help you with many common illnesses, issue prescriptions if treatment is recommended by a clinician, provide medical certificates*, and offer general health advice. You can even make a telehealth appointment directly from the nib App.  

You can also choose to see a medical doctor or nurse practitioner in person. Use our Find a Provider tool to search nib’s network of health professionals in your area.  

Find more handy tips on what to do when you’re sick on nib’s The Check Up.

*_{The provision of a medical certificate is not guaranteed and will depend on the information provided during your consultation and whether the medical doctor or nurse practitioner deems it to be appropriate.}