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Overseas student health cover
Australia has a special system of health cover for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You must have health cover for the length of your enrolment as part of your student visa requirements.
Your educational institution will arrange health cover for you, and will most likely have an agreement with a specific OSHC provider. However, you do not have to stay with this provider (see list below).
Whilst you are studying in Perth, your OSHC will help to pay for any medical or hospital care you may require. It will also contribute towards the cost of most prescription medicines and an ambulance in an emergency.
OSHC does not cover dental, optical or physiotherapy. If you want to be covered for these benefits, you will need to pay for additional private health insurance.
Overseas student health cover providers |
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ahm is one of Australia’s largest health insurers providing affordable health insurance for overseas students studying in Australia. |
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Bupa Australia looks after the health care needs of around three million Australians. It is part of the Bupa Group, one of the largest private providers of health care services in the world, with over 10 million customers in almost 200 countries. |
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Medibank Private is one of Australia’s largest private health insurers offering students additional services as part of their OSHC including:
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OSHC Worldcare Visit the website for local information relating to doctor locations and on campus representative information. Watch an information presentation to better understand the benefits and use of OSHC Worldcare or refer to the frequently asked questions in multiple languages. Alternatively contact 13 OSHC (13 6742) and speak to one of our member service representatives. |
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Western Australia’s universities have a health centre on campus, and all colleges and schools have a first aid officer. You will also have access to their counsellor should you need help with mental health issues.
Medical centres are located throughout Perth and are staffed by fully-certified doctors. Bring your medical records and prescriptions with a letter from your doctor if you need to take medication. You should also bring English translations of these documents.
