Is antenatal care free in Australia?

Yes, antenatal or prenatal care in Australia is mostly free for public patients in hospitals and birth centres because of Medicare. All maternal and child health consultations are almost free in medical centres. In Australia, Medicare provides major support for antenatal and postnatal care, particularly for public patients. If you choose a public hospital to give birth, Medicare covers the full cost of the hospital stay, including accommodation, medical services and obstetric care.