The School will provide you with details on any dietary, health and medical conditions of the overseas student in your care, including if they are taking any medications (and if so what the requirements are while they are in your care).
If an overseas student becomes unwell or is injured while in your care, please contact the student’s parents and:
- During Term time contact the School’s Kennedy Health Centre on +61 352 73 9302 for advice and assistance; and
- During exeats and School holidays contact the Overseas Student Manager via the School’s Emergency Contact details.
During term time, if a student is with you while unwell or injured, or will not return to School when anticipated on the basis of the illness or injury, you will also need to provide updates to the Students Head of House or Head of Unit, so they are aware and can provide support or advice as necessary.
In an emergency, please contact 000 or take them to an emergency room or urgent care clinic as required and appropriate. Please also make immediate contact with the student’s family and the School (via the School’s Emergency Contact details).
All Overseas Students have Overseas Student Health Cover, which includes ambulance coverage. You should not hesitate to seek emergency medical care for an Overseas Student where required.
If a critical incident arises with the Overseas Student, please contact the relevant authorities immediately followed by the School (via the School’s Emergency Contact details) and the Overseas Student’s parents.