Health Cover
International students are required by the Government to join a private health insurance scheme. All students on a student visa must pay for health cover prior to arrival in Australia. These health cover cards are sent to Advocate Training and students can collect them from Reception if the college arranges the health cover for students. If you need Advocate Training to arrange OSHC for you, please notice the college when you apply.
Once the health cover card or membership number has been issued, students can claim money back on a visit to a doctor or hospital in Australia. To claim, students must take the receipt of payment to the nearest Health care provider (Medibank or Bupa office etc.).
Doctors
Students should make an appointment to see a doctor if they are sick and request a doctor’s certificate to account for the absence. On return to Advocate Training, provide reception with a copy of the medical certificate and retain the original. Medical certificates are not used to adjust attendance and the time will be recorded as absent.
Dentists
Reception can provide a list of nearby dentists in an emergency situation.
Hospitals
Students can go directly to a hospital emergency if the situation is urgent and it is after hours. However, there may be long waiting periods. Reception can also help to provide contact information for emergency which is close by student’s address/place.