Ah, the Australian public health system - I just tried to type an explanation but it's too much for me right now. BAsically, you pay X amount for a private health service, and if you are on the public health ssystem (Medicare), you take your reciept to them and the refund the difference. Say I might pay $350 for a service - because I'm on the disability pension and Medicare I get back approximately 60 - 70% of what I paid. I really don't get why we don't just pay the difference and save all that trouble.

ANYWAY.....the hard thing is scrounging up the money in the first place. Thus I have to go on the public health system where I am bulk-billed (and don't pay anything...don't ask me to explain. Argh!) but the waiting list for these free services is miles long. SO, say I had an abscess in my tooth and couldn't afford adentist: I'd go on the public dental scheme waiting list and be on it for anything up to a year/year and a half before I am seen. By this stage I may have blood poisoning and be rushed to emergency.

This is why I chose to get private health insurance, I have too many health issues. But I can't afford premium services so only have basic healthcover.

Jeez that was boring to talk about!

So, yes, I can wait a year and suffer in silence, getting slowly worse. That sure is fun. While those who are rich can swan in and get everyting when they want. When they want.

As to floristry - I like the class, I love flowers, I am just not coping right now.