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Our Student Wellbeing team can offer you personalised support in areas such as:

• personal wellbeing
• health
• adjustment to life in Melbourne
• independent living skills
• class attendance
• accommodation
• management of crisis and emergency situations.

You can access these support services both during the school term and in holiday periods, as needed.

Compassionate and confidential counselling is available to help you maintain mental wellbeing and cope with any personal or study-related difficulties. Talking to someone about your struggled can help you boost your energy, improve your time management and approach your studies with more clarity.

You can make an appointment to speak to a campus counsellor over the phone or in person.

As you progress in your Foundation Studies program at ÂÒÂ×´óÉñ, you'll be supported by our Careers and Alumni Office. You'll have access to exciting opportunities such as:

• career development workshops
• business information sessions
• job and internship opportunities
• networking events.

You can learn more about the Careers and Alumni Office and the support and services they provide here.

Australia has very high health standards and excellent medical facilities, should you ever need them.

ÂÒÂ×´óÉñ is supported by the , which provides comprehensive health services, including out-of-hours emergency assistance and a 24-hour medical helpline.

If you require further medical assistance, there are several internationally renowned medical facilities within walking distance to the ÂÒÂ×´óÉñ Campus, including:

• The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
• The Royal Children's Hospital
• The Royal Women's Hospital

You need to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to meet the terms of your student visa. This will mean you're covered financially if you do require medical care during your studies in Australia.

With OSHC, you'll be able to access things like:

• ambulance services
• reduced costs for doctor, radiology and pathology appointments
• a 24-hour student hotline available in more than 180 languages, providing emergency and non-emergency support, general advice and interpretation services.

ÂÒÂ×´óÉñ can arrange OSHC for you through insurer Bupa, or you can organise your own OSHC if you choose. 

Click for further information about Bupa's OSHC. You can also visit www.bupa.com.au/students or send an email to uom@bupa.com.au. You can reach OSHC by telephone on 1800 644 111 (general enquiries), or 1300 884 235 (24-hour student advice line).

To obtain your BUPA OSHC card:

1. login to
2. update your local address and order your membership card
3. confirm other personal details such as name and date of birth
4. make sure you extend cover should your end date be different to what you have purchased.

To make any changes, use one of the following options:

• visit the  
• visit the Bupa representative at the University of Melbourne Heath Service - 138-146 Cardigan St, Carlton between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• telephone 1800 644 111
• email uom@bupa.com.au

Note: ÂÒÂ×´óÉñ receives a commission from BUPA for arranging OSHC policies for students. The funds received contribute to the provision of student welfare and support services.

OSHC premium

As of 30 June 2023 the OSHC premiums applicable can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact foundationstudies@trinity.unimelb.edu.au