Student health
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The ECU Student Health Services seeks to assist the university community, students and staff with their health care needs. The primary function of the service is to provide you with psychosocial and physical health support, so that you may achieve an optimal academic performance in the shortest possible time.
Appointments are recommended, to make an appointment:
| Campus | Hours | Location | Telephone | Facsimile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm |
Room 6.230 | (61 8) 6304 5618 | (61 8) 6304 5660 |
| Mount Lawley | Room 8.109 | (61 8) 9370 6814 | (61 8) 9370 6445 |
The health service is closed on University holidays. On other public holidays only nursing and receptionist services are provided (i.e. medical consultations are not available on these days).
What you need to bring
When you attend your first appointment at the medical centre, you will need to register with the Student Health Services, please present the completed health information form and documentation detailed below to reception staff:
- General and Health Information Form
- Medicare or OSHC health insurance card, so that you can be billed correctly
- Student ID card
Billing procedure
If you are an ECU enrolled Australian resident student with a current Medicare card your medical consultation is bulk billed.
If you are an International student with current active OSHC Worldcare or OSHC Medibank health insurance your medical consultation can be direct billed to your health insurer.
ECU staff, visitors and public are billed by private account and are required to pay on the day of consultation. Medical consultations provided to Health care card holders and pensioners are bulk billed. A list of private fees is available at the reception desk in both medical centres.
Medical disclaimer
This site has been designed to provide information about the Student Health Services at ECU and is for educational purposes only. The contents of this site are not intended to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. See your health professional for specific medical advice and assistance.