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Every September, people across Australia ask each other a simple question: ‘R U OK?’ Australia’s annual R U OK? Day is a reminder to check in on the people around you, encourage open conversations about mental health and support your friends who may be struggling in...
Moving to Australia as an international student is an exciting adventure! Connections to make, trips to take and a whole lot of learning to do (about yourself, the world, and at university, of course)! Moving to a new country also comes with important practicalities,...
For international students, adapting to a new culture, education system, and way of life can be overwhelming sometimes. While your education provider and health services offer mental health support, stigma from your home country and the culture in which you grew up...
Planning to study in Australia? The Australian government requires all international students undertaking formal studies to have health insurance. Known as Overseas Student Health Cover , or OSHC, this private health insurance helps students, their spouses and...
As we say goodbye to summer and welcome the cooler months, it’s important to make sure we keep our health at the top of our priority list. While it might be tempting to hibernate the winter away, study, social and work commitments tend to mean we can’t just bury...
As the conversations around neurodiversity continue to grow, education spaces are changing their practices to be better able to support those with diverse learning needs. Many aspects of Australia’s current education system can be tricky for neurodiverse...
Released on 24 March 2025, 2024 State of Student Healthcare Report by Allianz Partners Australia surveyed over two thousand international students to explore the issues impacting them. If you’re feeling the strain of living away from home, you’re not alone! Rising...
It’s no coincidence that the sad scenes in movies are often accompanied by grey, dreary days and thundering storms, while the happy ones are usually lit by bright sunshine, blooming gardens and endless summer nights. The seasons really can affect our mood, and...
Starting your journey as an international student in Australia is an exciting adventure with new opportunities at every turn. As you navigate all the changes, you might encounter a common but unwelcome travel companion: adult acne. While this may be a part of your...