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Making sense of healthcare in Australia as an international student, made simple.
Mental Health
Free, confidential support, available right now.
Moving to a new country is hard. It is okay to ask for help. You are not alone.
Beyond Blue
Free counselling and support for anxiety, depression and loneliness, 24/7.
University counselling
Every Australian university offers free confidential counselling to enrolled students, book through your student portal or wellbeing office. Sessions are private and never appear on your academic record.
MindSpot
Free online mental health clinic with assessments and therapist-guided courses for adults.
Black Dog Institute
Evidence-based self-help tools, online programs and fact sheets on mood and wellbeing.
What is OSHC?
Overseas Student Health Cover is health insurance that student visa (subclass 500) holders must hold for the full length of their visa. It covers doctor visits, some hospital treatment, ambulance in emergencies and limited prescription medicines. You show your OSHC card at the clinic; the provider either bills your insurer directly or you pay and claim back in the app.
Medibank OSHC
One of the largest providers. Strong app, direct-billing network of clinics and 24/7 student health advice line. Typical singles cover sits around $500–$650 per year.
Bupa OSHC
Widely accepted, with Bupa-owned medical centres offering direct billing so you often pay nothing at the counter. Similar pricing to Medibank.
AHM OSHC
Usually the cheapest of the big names for single cover, backed by Medibank's network. Good if your university lets you choose your own provider.
NIB OSHC
Competitive singles and couples pricing, quick online claims and a partnership network for direct billing at many GPs.
OSHC Worldcare (Allianz)
The default provider at several universities. Broad clinic network and multilingual support lines.
Medicare reciprocal agreements
Australia has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with Belgium, Finland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Students from those countries can enrol in Medicare for medically necessary treatment, but most still need OSHC (or an exemption) to satisfy visa conditions.
OVHC for working visa holders
Overseas Visitor Health Cover is the equivalent for working, graduate (485) and sponsored visa holders. It works the same way but typically includes broader hospital cover, and some visas set a minimum level of cover you must hold.
LandEazy provides general information only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.