Health Services Students are invited to contact the Health Services staff at the commencement of their studies to advise of any specific health needs. Registered nurses are available on either a 'drop-in' or appointment basis. Health Services are provided to all students and staff. A Medicare card is required for consultation with the doctors. International students require current Medibank Private health insurance to cover medical consultation.
All records are confidential.
ISS also assist international students and Australian students from non-English speaking backgrounds with welfare matters, and provide services such as orientation programs and promotion of social and cultural activities. Language and Learning Advisers can help students from non-English speaking backgrounds to maximise their learning performance. Appointments can be made by phone or by calling in at the reception desk at each centre. Library Orientation tours are conducted to familiarise new users with the layout and facilities of the Library. In addition, information literacy and library skills classes provide instruction in the use of resources and research strategies.