22 Medical Care

While in Australia all students must be covered by an insurance plan called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). See medibank. com.au/overseas-health-insurance/oshc for more information about OSHC.

OSHC provides coverage for off-campus emergency services and for on-campus non- emergency health care. When you visit an on-campus doctor you will be charged a ‘scheduled fee’ of 15 percent of the regular doctor’s visit fee. The regular fee is usually about $30. Note that the OSHC insurance plan does NOT cover clinical psychology, dental work, optical services, treatment for pre-existing medical conditions, or repatriation. Additionally, the OSHC plan does NOT provide any coverage outside of Australia. Therefore, students are strongly advised to check their current insurance plans to see if they transfer, or to consider enrollment in additional insurance plans.

Prescription Medication

It’s important that you take a full supply of your prescription medications with you to Australia. You’ll need to keep them in their original containers and carry them in your carry-on bag in case your checked luggage is lost or delayed.

Please note that Australia does have restrictions on certain types of medication if the medication includes a prohibited substance. You can find a listing of prohibited substances here: tga.gov.au/importing-therapeutic-goods

Since Adderall contains the substance amphetamine, it is considered a prohibited substance. Keep in mind that Adderall is not available in Australia so it’s important that if you take Adderall, that you bring a full supply of your prescription with you.

Adderall is subject to Australian import controls and you’ll be bringing more than a three- month supply so you’re required to apply for an import permit. More information on how to apply for the import permit can be found here: odc.gov.au/application-forms

If you need further assistance with applying for the import permit, you can talk with your study abroad advisor or contact the Drug Control Section of the Therapeutic Goods Administration: odc.gov.au/importers-exporters-travellers