Health and safety

Emergencies and crisis support

For all emergency services call 000 (triple zero) - Police, Fire and Ambulance.

What to do if you get sick

This table explains what to do if you are sick and the options if its an emergency.
If it is not an emergency:	If it is an emergency:
Locate your nearest doctor or contact NURSE-ON-CALL* for immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Alternatively, you can locate your nearest doctor (GP).	In an emergency call 000 (triple zero) immediately for Ambulance Police or Fire.
Book an appointment with a doctor. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to fill out any paperwork your doctor needs	000 will assess your situation and send you an ambulance if required
The doctor will treat you and will determine if you need medicine or need to see a specialist	You can also go directly to the Emergency Department of any public hospital

Additional health and safety information

Beach safety

Summer in Geelong and Australia is great for swimming and going to the beach, but it is important to play it safe by the water and to make sure you are aware of the dangers, find out more:

Fire safety

Bushfires can happen in Australia. It is important, particularly in summer, to be aware of the bushfire rating.. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) provides information on how to stay safe when you travel.

Vic Emergency provide the most up-to-date information for incidents, warnings and other weather and fire-related information. You can download the VicEmergency app (AppStore and Google Play) and set your location to receive notifications and warnings.

Dating in Australia: Sexual and reproductive health

Dating in Australia is a video series and eLearning module created to support international students with information on reproductive and sexual health.

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Travel safety

Find out how to travel safely with these tips on how to make the most out of holidays in Australia

Victorian Police

Victoria Police provide a 24-hour police service. Police patrol streets on foot and in Police cars to help protect you. To talk to the police about an incident which is not life threatening or an emergency find your local police station.

Protecting yourself from scams

Scams targeting international students can happen from time to time. From fraud, kidnapping scams to job, visa immigration status scams or scammers posing as Government officials. International students may face significant repercussions if they fall victim to such traps.

To protect yourself, here are some tips to start:

Limit the amount of personal information you put online
Do not give your personal information to strangers
Do not send money to strangers online or over the phone
Ensure your PINs and passwords are secure and private
If a URL weblink doesn’t look familiar to you and you are unsure, then report it and do not click the link

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