Use this button to quickly leave the website

Quick Exit

International
Student
Health Hub

Contraception & pregnancy

Visit the blog

Five tips for finding trustworthy information on social media

Do you ever find yourself looking for sexual health information online and even on social media? How can you tell if the information you are seeing is credible, reliable or really not the best? This month, the International Student Health Hub sat down with Aiman Rizal, a PhD researcher and […]

Mardi Gras: Free to Be and community supports

The iconic Mardi Gras Festival is back from 14th February to 2nd March 2025! Celebrating its 47th year, the festival’s theme is Free to Be. “Free To Be is a manifesto of what our community has desired and fought for dozens of decades, and the reason why we will […]

Under the belt health

This blog was written by Billy the Peer and Vocational Support Officer at Positive Life NSW. Moving to a new country for education is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of these challenges is navigating the healthcare system. Your questions might be, […]

Visit the blog

Five tips for finding trustworthy information on social media

Body parts: What do I need to know?

Do you know the difference between a vulva and a vagina? What about the penis, foreskin and testicles? Does size matter? How much do you know about breasts? Have you ever checked your breasts? This blog post was co-written by the International Student Health Hub team and Rainbow, an international […]

Welcome

The International Student Health Hub is here to help

More about the HUB

OSHC IN AUSTRALIA EXPLAINED

As an international student in Australia, you are required to have overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your study in Australia. We’ve pulled together everything you need to know about OSHC.

OSHC includes cover for visits to the doctor, some hospital treatment, ambulance cover and limited medicines.

Understanding the Australian healthcare system

Australia’s health system provides quality, safe and affordable health care for people and their families. Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian healthcare system and your rights.

Overseas student health cover explained

As an international student in Australia, you are required to have overseas student health cover (OSHC) while studying in Australia. OSHC includes cover for visits to the doctor, some hospital treatment, ambulance cover and limited medicines.

Healthcare confidentiality & privacy

It can be hard enough deciding to talk to someone about serious or personal issues, without worrying about where that information will go. In Australia, most of what you say to health workers is confidential and will be kept private.

SAFE SEX &
SCREENING

When it comes to safe sex and sexual health screening, it can be hard to know where to start and what information you need to know. We have pulled together everything you need to know about sex, STIs, HIV, breast awareness and cervical screening.

Find out more

Safe sex quiz

How much do you know about safe sex? Put your safe sex knowledge to the test with these quick questions about consent, sexually transmissible infections, and condoms.

Where can I get tested?

If you haven’t had an STI test before, or it’s been a while since your last test, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that there are so many different places that offer STI testing in NSW including in person, and online options. Find your nearest STI testing location.

Ask a nurse a question

Do you have a sexual health question? You’re in the right place. Nurse Nettie is an online service that provides qualified sexual health information to international students in NSW. Nurse Nettie is here to help answer any questions you may have about sex or sexual health.

Safe sex: How to protect yourself from STIs

Safe sex is an important part of a fun, enjoyable and healthy life. We have pulled together everything you need to know about safe sex, what you can do to protect yourself from sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and where you can go for more information and support. STIs can be […]

STIs & HIV.
GET CLEAR ON THE FACTS

Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are more common than you think. Using condoms, STI testing every 6-12 months and getting treatment if needed, are all part of a healthy confident sex life.

What is an STI

Where can I get an STI test?

HIV

Despite what a lot of people think, HIV and AIDS aren’t actually the same thing. HIV can be treated with medications that keep people healthy long term.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an infection that can be passed from person to person during sex with someone who has the infection. Syphilis can be easily treated with medication if caught early. But it can cause serious harm if it’s not treated.

Mpox

Mpox, previously called ‘monkeypox’ is on the rise in NSW. Knowing what to look out for can keep you safe.

“Healthy relationships are built on a basis of respect, clear boundaries and consent.”

More about consent & relationships

CONTRACEPTION
& PREGNANCY

Contraception is something people can use when they want to have sex, but do not want to become pregnant or have a baby. If you or someone you know is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you can get free and confidential information and support on your options.

Find out more

Not everyone will need to think about contraception as not all types of sex can result in pregnancy