Medical services on campus

Confidential medical care for University of Newcastle students and staff, located on campus at Newcastle (Callaghan) and Central Coast (Gosford).

Newcastle Medical Centre

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Central Coast Medical Centre

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Our medical centres are similar to a general doctors surgery and are open to both university students and staff.

We are happy to see you about any issue that concerns you. Some of the areas we can help include:

  • treatment of illnesses and injuries
  • women's health care, Cervical Screening Test, pregnancy testing and advice, antenatal care, Implanon removal and insertion
  • sexual health checks, safe sex tips, contraception advice
  • vaccinations, including travel immunisations and advice
  • immunisations required for students in health related programs
  • skin checks
  • assistance with emotional and personal difficulties
  • referral to specialists, imaging services, pathology, and physiotherapy
  • mental health plans, chronic disease plans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health assessments

About your appointment

Students covered by Medicare are bulk billed. You will need to present your Medicare card and a current Centrelink Health Care Card (if applicable) at consultations.

International students covered by Allianz Care Australia, Medibank Private, ahm, BUPA, and nib are directly billed to their insurer, so there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for consultations – however be sure to bring documentation of your coverage.

While some services – such as medical examinations and certain immunisations – are not covered by Medicare or insurance, no student will be refused urgent medical care because of inability to pay at the time.

Appointments are necessary (except for emergencies) and usually last 15 minutes. If you think you need more time, please tell the receptionist when making your appointment. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first appointment to complete the paperwork.

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