It's the single portal where you manage Medicare, your taxes (ATO) and Centrelink. Create your account at my.gov.au as soon as you can — it's the hub for almost everything you do with the government.
No Latin American country has a health reciprocal agreement with Australia. That means you only get full Medicare access once you obtain Permanent Residency (PR). On a temporary visa, you're not covered by Medicare.
Private health cover: OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) if you're coming as a student, or OVHC (Overseas Visitor Health Cover) for other temporary visas. Insurers like BUPA, Medibank or NIB charge roughly $80–$120 AUD/month.
Call 000 — it's free from any phone, even with no credit. For non-urgent visits, find a GP who does "bulk billing", where Medicare or your insurer covers the whole consult.
General information, not personalised migration advice. Always verify on the official Australian government websites. · Updated: Agosto 2026