Other items for sale via the Health Service include condoms, sunscreen, pads and tampons. It is also highly recommended that eligible students apply for a health care card via Centrelink that enables you to access amongst other things some discounted medications. Further information re health care cards is available from Student Services or the Student Association on each campus. The Health Service is available to all students and staff of Deakin University. The Campus Nurse is available by appointment or on a drop-in basis.
Doctors are available at specified times by appointment only.
Contact your relevant campus Health Service for hours and availability. All appointments should be made through Student Services reception desk on the relevant campus. Health education Deakin University Health Service staff have a strong commitment to treating individuals when they are ill as well as encouraging pro-active preventative health strategies to maintain health and wellbeing. We provide health education and promotion programs, counselling and literature. Many health related programs and workshops are conducted across campuses throughout the year on topics such as heart health, STIs, contraception, travel health, breast self-examination, smoking cessation, first aid and safe sex.