How old must I be to see a doctor alone?

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I’m assuming you’re discussing women’s issues and birth control? In the US we have Planned Parenthood until the republicans cut it that helps young women see doctors and get birth control, often without paying. Is there a similar thing in Australia? I imagine you can do this stuff on your own if you’re older than, say 13, as long as the copay is paid and you can fill out the forms and get there on time. But I don’t know Australia.

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