We are Australian PR . So the basic insurance is covered by Medibank. We need to pay premium for ambulance service. I think the school will tell you about this.My son likes to contact us by phone as skype is not stable even using land phone. We join ulimited oversea and local calls plan for land phone. I want to tell u the local calls usage will deduct at same charge rate as oversea calls if u use calling card.
I mean to get in selective school at year 9. Have u check the ranking of ypur son'S school. No need to bring blanket or pillow. I believe the school will provide ,if not,u can buy those things in Target.