Getting support

You’re not alone at Curtin. We have a range of support services to assist you throughout your time at university.

Curtin Health Services

In Australia, you must book an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP). The Curtin Perth campus has a medical centre in Building 109, level 1.

Medibank Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Online Doctor Service

OSHC members on a Medibank or ahm OSHC product, can have an online consultation with a qualified medical doctor through the Medibank OSHC or ahm OSHC app.

This service allows eligible OSHC members to access the following services with no out-of-pockets.

Services include book a consult with the first available general practitioner, medical certificates, e-Prescriptions, specialist referrals, diagnostic requests.

24/7 Student Health & Support Line

Medibank OSHC members can connect with relevant services including medical assistance from a registered nurse, stress and trauma counselling services, emergency legal advice, living in Australia support and interpreter services.

Please note that this does not replace general counselling services.

Counselling and Wellbeing Advice

If you’re struggling with a study or personal issue, we have support services to help you.

Multi-faith services

We have a range of faith services and facilities available on and around campus to support the religious, faith and spiritual needs of Curtin students.

Accommodation help

Faculty based academic and language programs

The Academic Communication Development team helps students develop their academic communication, research and study skills.

Health Sciences
Science and Engineering
Humanities
Business and Law
Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Get a Mentor in your first semester!

For new undergraduate students, the New to Curtin Mentor Program links you with an experienced student who can help you navigate university life.

Need help with your study?

The Curtin Library’s UniSkills modules can assist you with a range of skills including referencing, assignment writing, oral presentations and more.

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