For free health advice from a Registered Nurse 24 hours, seven-days-a-week, phone Nurse-on-call on 1300 60 60 24.
Any student that experiences a critical incident should immediately inform, where possible, their trainer or course coordinator. If they are not available the student should contact Admin and, if required, the emergency number (03)9119 4479, 0405 822 684 or contact personally at Level 4, 213 Lonsdale St MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Australia
For life-threatening or serious injury call an ambulance on 000
If an ambulance has been called please notify the nearest staff member
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Emergency Department
Ground Floor, 1B Building
Grattan Street, Parkville
Phone 03 9342 7666
Fees information
Medicare does not cover dental services unless you have a chronic condition, complex care needs or you are the holder of a Health Care card. As a local student you can take out private health insurance to cover dental services.
Standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) does not cover dental services, but international students have the option of extending their coverage to include dental treatment.
Standard consultation fees for a basic examination range from $40 to $68, x-rays range from $33 to $44 and cleaning range from $98 to $150.
Most dentists offer discounts to full-time students. Confirm when making your appointment and make sure you take your student card with you.