Further information
As an international student studying at UWA, you may experience extra challenges as you move to a new country with different cultural, social and educational customs that may impact your health and wellbeing.
International Student Health and Wellbeing Fact Sheets
This series of 6 fact sheets give you information on staying healthy while studying and where to find help and support. There are many services at UWA to support you.
Find out more about:
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - currently unavailable
- Doctors and Hospitals
- The Dentist, Medications and Allied Health Services
- Emotional Wellbeing
- General Health and Wellbeing
- Sexual Health
FULL SERIES OF FACT SHEETS
Download the full series of fact sheets for information on health and wellbeing and support services.
Fact Sheet 1: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
This Fact Sheet is currently being updated. It will be made available for download again shortly.
Fact Sheet 2: Doctors and Hospitals
Find out more about accessing medical help in Perth and UWA-specific services there for you.
Fact Sheet 3: Dentist, Medications and Allied Health Services
For more information on dental care, where to get your medication and other health services like physiotherapy and podiatry.
Fact Sheet 4: Emotional Wellbeing
Find out what to do to maintain your mental health and where to go when you are having a difficult or stressful time.
Fact Sheet 5: General Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing is affected by your lifestyle: what you eat and drink as well as how much you study, work, sleep, exercise and socialise with others. Find out how you can maintain your overall health and get connected on campus.
Fact Sheet 6: Sexuality, Sexual Health and Relationships
In Australia, it is common for students to start having their first sexual relationships while studying at university. Find out more information on safe and healthy relationships, prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraception as well as where to go for help or advice if you need it.
Find out more about sexual health in Australia through the 'Be Safe. Stay Well' videos from the Western Australian Department of Health.
University information
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