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Nov 09, 2015

Moving to Adelaide at 65: Healthcare Costs for Expats?

This topic is about understanding the costs associated with stoma supplies for someone planning to move to Adelaide, Australia, at the age of 65. The person is currently living in the UK, where these supplies are provided for free, and they are curious about what expenses they might face in Australia, especially since they will initially be on a visitor visa before applying for permanent residency.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. It is recommended to contact the Ostomy Association of South Australia (OAA-SA) directly for the most accurate and current information. You can find their contact details online.

2. Australia has 22 state-based ostomy associations that serve around 42,000 members, providing a network of support and resources.

3. A typical arrangement, such as the one from the Ostomy Association in Melbourne, includes:
- An annual membership fee of AUD $55.00.
- This fee grants access to all ostomy appliances prescribed by a Stomal Therapy Nurse under the national Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS).

4. Once you are enrolled with a local association like OAA-SA, you can source your supplies through them rather than buying them at retail prices, which helps keep personal costs low beyond the yearly membership fee.

5. For personalized guidance, you can reach out to the Secretary of the Ostomy Association of South Australia via the email address provided by the association.
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