Since Ulamila gave birth to her baby earlier this year, she and her partner – both Fijians living and working in regional New South Wales – have been anxious about how much healthcare will cost if their son gets sick.
Because she gave birth during her first 12 months working under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (Palm) scheme, Ulamila’s health insurance didn’t cover the cost of the birth, or the first 60 days of her baby’s life.
