Health cover
All international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), except students from Norway and Sweden. If you don't have OSHC, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) can cancel your visa. You must organise your OSHC before you leave.
OSHC can cover:
- medical costs
- hospital care costs
- some prescription drugs
- emergency ambulance service.
Preferred OSHC provider
Our preferred provider of OSHC is Medibank Private. You can apply for your OSHC through the Medibank Private website. We have several Medibank Private WebPoint terminals and representatives who can help you with OSHC enquiries, including:
- ordering cards
- updating personal details
- renewing membership.
These WebPoint terminals and representatives are at:
- Gardens Point, A Block, Level 1 student lounge
- Kelvin Grove, F Block, Level 6 student centre.
Other OSHC providers
If you want to use a provider other than Medibank Private, you should contact other health funds offering OSHC.
You must contact these providers directly. You'll need to show us evidence of your OSHC policy.
Your OSHC must be paid and current while you're studying.
