Health Issues
Australia has one of the world's best health systems. Modern, well-equipped hospitals, medical centres and doctors' surgeries are located throughout Sydney and in surrounding regions of New South Wales.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Health insurance, called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), is compulsory for international students studying in Australia. OSHC covers you for certain medical costs if you need to visit a doctor or go to hospital whilst you are studying in Australia.
Unless you let us know that you have already arranged OSHC, TAFE NSW will arrange standard OSHC cover for you with Medibank Private. We will invoice you for the insurance premium along with your tuition fees.
For details of costs, please click here.
You should check the policy carefully, including the details of what is covered. Optional extra cover is available at an additional fee.
Serious medical problems should be taken care of before you come to Australia, as standard OSHC generally does not cover pre-existing medical conditions.
For more information about OSHC, visit the Medibank Private website.
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