OSHCstudents - In Australia, Medicare is the public healthcare system that allows residents of the country to access physical and mental healthcare services. Medicare is not available for international students in Australia so you must purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to cover your health problems when studying in Australia.

OSHCstudents - Health and well-being are important parts of life. Exercise, along with a balanced diet are the basics for living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Being physically active is also a great way to meet and have fun with other people, as well as improve your self-esteem.

OSHCstudents - Everyone can feel down or have a bad day, so reaching out if it turns into something more is an important first step to take. There is a range of medical and allied health practitioners available to help.

Moving to a new country – or even traveling for long periods – is a thrilling adventure. The anticipation of new things to see, new people to meet and a brand new, often very different, lifestyle is part of the excitement when you are making all the plans. Then you arrive and it is all so new and fresh. Wow, what a wonderful new world of possibilities! Until … homesickness starts to become a problem.

In Australia, you may not have access to the same types of food and produce you had at home, so you may need to adjust your eating habits slightly. Australia’s diverse, multicultural society means you can find a variety of food from different cultures around the world.  To help you adapt to your new lifestyle, we’ve put together some information to help you eat well while you’re here.

Allianz Care Australia offers OSHC and OVHC members a service that allows you to speak to a qualified Australian doctor 24/7 via phone or video call.

Once your visa expires and you are applying for another visa, the Immigration Department will issue you a Bridging Visa so you could continue to stay in Australia and wait for your visa result. During this time, you need to know which insurance is right for you. The following will outline the specific visa conversions for OSHC and OVHC.

Millions of Australians have received notice that their private health cover premium is increasing from 1 November 2022 and the question on everyone's lips is 'why?' In this article, we have the answer to the tough question about premiums increasing.

Sometimes, for one reason or another, you might need to cancel your OSHC. Under what circumstances will you be able to get a refund?

When should students activate their OSHC? How to do it? What are the benefits of activating OSHC? Find out the details below.

How do international students access healthcare in Australia? Overseas Student Health Cover is a compulsory health insurance required for international students studying in Australia. OSHC is an insurance product that basically gives international students a level of insurance coverage that is based on the Australian Medicare system.

What should you keep in mind when using a referral letter? We have compiled the best tips for you!