The cost of getting an ambulance can be quite substantial, so it it very important to have insurance cover where required. 

Most Private Health Insurance polices should cover you automatically for Ambulance costs.


QLD: From 1 July 2003, all Queensland residents have been automatically covered for the cost of emergency ambulance services anywhere, anytime, across Australia. http://www.ambulancecover.qld.gov.au/

W.A. Country area: St John Ambulance cover is administered by the local St John Sub Centres. Country Ambulance cover is only available for country residents who live in the following postcode zones: 6041-6044 & 6084, 6207-6208, 6211- 6799. http://www.ambulance.net.au/html/JoinAmbul...er_country.html

W.A Metro area: http://www.hbf.com.au/Content_Sections/St_John_Ambulance

VIC: Details on the Victoria State Ambulance Insurance scheme are here - http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership...hip_frames.html

NSW: Details on the Ambulance cover for NSW & ACT residents - http://www.ahmg.com.au/content/showpagenum.asp?page=2081

S.A.: Details on the Ambulance cover for South Australian residents - http://www.saambulance.com.au/

Just for information we are in WA and have just taken out annual ambulance insurance for $50 with MBF.