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Arriving in a new country comes with lots of exciting opportunities \u2014 but figuring out how the healthcare system works can be a challenge. From understanding where to go when you\u2019re sick to knowing what your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)<\/a> covers, it\u2019s important to know how to access the right support when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help make things easier, La Trobe\u2019s Public Health experts have created an online learning module designed especially for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how the Australian healthcare system works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accessing the Australian Healthcare System<\/a> is an LMS subject that walks you through the essentials so you can feel confident about managing your health and taking care of yourself while studying in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The module is self\u2011paced and easy to follow, so you can work through it in your own time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start the module<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Health and wellbeing at La Trobe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer a range of free services to support your wellbeing<\/a> while you’re studying at La Trobe. This includes counselling and mental health support<\/a>, multifaith spiritual services<\/a>, accessibility options<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore wellbeing services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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