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Health and safety


Personal safety
Your safety while in Australia is very important to us. This section provides comprehensive information on safety factors to consider both on and off campus.

Staying healthy
Balancing studies with other activities will allow you to stay healthy and to achieve better academically. This section describes how to look after yourself physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Campus/off campus services
Find out about health services on campus, as well as health care services in the local community, including pregnancy.

Emergencies / Hospitals
It is important to know how to access health care services after hours and in case of an emergency. Look here for more information.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Comprehensive information on your overseas student health cover (OSHC), including what's covered, how to order your OSHC card and making a claim.

The University of Queensland H1N1 Advice for International Students Commencing in Semester 2, 2009
The University has been closely monitoring the H1N1 Influenza A (Swine flu) situation and is following the advice and instructions of the State and Federal Health Departments in response to the Virus. UQ has a population of 44,000 staff and ...

Australian health care system
This section provides an overview of the Australian health care system, how to access their services and how it relates to your OSHC.

Useful medical terms
This section contains a list of common medical terms and their definitions used in Australia.