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Discover the wellbeing and personal support services available to you when you complete Foundation Studies at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp.
It's important that you feel happy, confident and at your best during your time at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp. As a student here, you'll receive excellent care and support as you settle into life in Australia and navigate your academic pathway from high school to university.
Right from the beginning of your Foundation Studies journey you'll meet with academic advisors who will help you select your subjects. This will ensure you're in the best position to transition into the University of Melbourne course of your choice.
At Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp you'll benefit from small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students, as well as individual mentoring plus academic advice and support.
There are plenty of opportunities to connect with your classmates and get active at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp. From sports activities to religious groups and social clubs, you can find a social group to suit you.
Learn more about Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp clubs and activities.
Your ongoing physical and mental health are vital for enjoying a positive study experience at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp. We’ve got a variety of personal health and wellbeing services available to you provided by a range of professionals.
Learn more below.
Our Student Wellbeing team can offer you personalised support in areas such as:
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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp, you'll be supported by our Careers and Alumni Office. You'll have access to exciting opportunities such as:
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.
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp is supported by the University of Melbourne Health Service, 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 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp Campus, including:
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:
Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp can arrange OSHC for you through insurer Bupa, or you can organise your own OSHC if you choose.
Click here 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:
To make any changes, use one of the following options:
Note: Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵapp 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