OSHC related articles

How to buy OSHC cover
IDP gives you the freedom to choose. It's easy to buy Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) online yourself, or you can do it with the help of an IDP counsellor

How to use OSHC cover
When you arrive in Australia, you may need to activate your OSHC policy and you can begin using it (but hopefully you won't need to!). Here are some tips of making a claim.

Understanding the Australian healthcare system
We're here to help you understand the Australian healthcare system and how to navigate it. A little knowledge will help you to be confident you are getting the best healthcare services, when you need them.

Health and safety tips
Australia is a safe and healthy place to live, and there's a lot to see and do. You will probably be studying in a town or city, but you may also want to experience the wild beauty of its oceans, mountains, rivers and the famous 'outback' or 'bush'.

Common healthcare words
Allied health professional - A health professional who is not a doctor, nurse or dentist, including physiotherapists, psychologists and dieticians.
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