New healthcare options for survivors of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault

From the 1st of July 2024, Medicare-ineligible victim-survivors of DFV and/or sexual assault can access free health care in relation to an experience of DFV or sexual assault at Queensland public hospitals and health services. Free health care means no costs charged directly to individuals. Where possible, costs can be indirectly recovered from a third party, such as private health insurers, travel insurers and/or asylum seeker support agencies.   

Free health care can be provided in a public hospital or other public health setting at the time of presentation when DFV and/or sexual assault is disclosed or identified. 

Download the resource pack or read more information on the Queensland Health website.