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MRI Scan: What Is It & How Much Does It Cost?
What is an MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses a strong magnetic field and low energy radio waves to produce detailed anatomical images of …
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Written by Katie Douglass
• 26/03/2021 • 4 minute read
P2 Covid-19 Masks: Reviews & When You Should Wear a Mask
The uproar of COVID-19 has undoubtedly left us all wondering what the best way to keep safe is. With many methods and tools utilised during this time, it’s important to …
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Written by Nadia Chapman
• 26/03/2021 • 7 minute read
Health Insurance Rates Are Going Up Again & Here’s What You Need To Know
At the peak of the pandemic, a bunch of organisations jumped on board and either suspended, lowered, or delayed their rates in a bid to help people out. As we …
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Written by Suzi O'Shea
• 26/03/2021 • 4 minute read
The Cost of Ignoring Your Health Problems
Do you feel more stressed than usual? Busier than ever? Burnt out? You’re not alone. According to research conducted by health fund Medibank, the number of stressed Aussies has jumped …
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Written by Katie Douglass
• 26/03/2021 • 6 minute read
What is Private Health Insurance and What Does it Cover?
As the saying goes – health is wealth! No matter how much we may wish we were, we’re not invincible, and there are inevitably going to be times when we …
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Written by Angelica Silva
• 26/03/2021 • 8 minute read
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The Australian Government's MoneySmart website shows you how small amount loans work and suggests other options that may help you.
*This statement is an Australian Government requirement under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.