Insurance

University insurance

The University maintains several insurance protections which may apply to students undertaking a placement including General and Product Liability Protection, Professional Indemnity Protection, Medical Malpractice Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, and Travel Insurance.

The insurance cover will apply differently, based on the nature and location of the placement. Students undertaking an approved placement will be covered subject to the conditions, limits, and exclusions of each insurance policy. Note, there is no University property insurance for loss or damage to any personal property (vehicles, equipment, clothing, etc.).

See the Career-ready Placements Insurance Summary (PDF, 339KB) for more information. This summary contains key information regarding cover, general limits, exclusions, and claims, and applies to all career-ready placement activities.

In addition to the below Confirmations of Insurance, we can provide you with a copy of the University's Certificate of Currency for a relevant insurance policy upon request.

Confirmation of Insurance – General & Products Liability (PDF, 102KB)

Confirmation of Insurance – Professional Indemnity (PDF, 101KB)

Host organisation insurance

For your organisation to become an approved placement host, you require the following current policies:

  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance (where applicable)

Where placements are unpaid, students are not an employee of your organisation and therefore no Workers’ Compensation applies.

If students are paid by your organisation, they will enter an employment contract with your organisation. This means they will be covered by your organisation's insurance policies, including Workers’ Compensation. Employment arrangements must also comply with the Fair Work Act 2009.