Percentages vary from 14-68% depending on which report you read. Of course these figures only relate to the workers that submitted to the surveys.
A lot prefer to be invisible for any number of reasons and want no contact with anyone except clients.
Last year I came across a SW who needed hospital treatment but she didn’t want to go for fear of the cost and any further consequences.
(Yes she went and yes she’s back working)
One of the lucky ones.
“Some countries have a reciprocal arrangement for health care with Australia. For citizens of these countries Emergency Department treatment is free. These include Finland, Republic of Ireland, Italy (for the first six months), Malta (for the first six months), New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
You will need your passport to establish your citizenship and entitlement.
If you are not a citizen from one of these countries you will need to pay for any consultations, tests and treatment.”
How many are not covered?