Community Clinics

Caring for our community

Our 14 clinics offer free and low-cost services that make a real difference, guided by experienced professionals and clinicians and supported by students.

We're proudly a university of and for our regions where students gain hands-on experience while helping to change lives in our communities.

5,000+ people helped each year

12,400+ sessions delivered each year

750+ students provided with real-world experience

Our clinics

Dietitian Telehealth Clinic

We offer personalised dietary assessment and advice via a Nutrition and Dietetics student led telehealth clinic. The service is provided remotely via Zoom, under the supervision of an Accredited Practising Dietitian and is free to access.

Exercise Physiology Clinic

The Exercise Physiology Clinic provides affordable, evidence based treatment to prevent, treat and manage a range of health conditions, injuries and disabilities. We also offer injury prevention, performance programs and general health and wellness advice.

Legal Centre

Our Legal Centre is the centrepiece of the Newcastle Law School’s clinical program. Students engage with the community and legal professionals to develop practical skills in the application of the law.

Occupational Therapy Clinic

We offer a student-led occupational therapy clinic for children and young people. Students work with children, their families and teachers to develop programs specific to a child's needs helping them to reach their full potential at home, school and in the wider community.

Oral Health Clinic

The Oral Health Clinic is a student teaching clinic located on the Ourimbah campus. The 16-chair clinic operates during semester time and allows students to learn in a supervised environment and provides the Central Coast community with a valuable service.

Podiatry Clinic

The Podiatry Clinic is a student teaching clinic, with all services provided under the supervision of a registered podiatrist. The 18-chair clinic hosts surgical facilities and operates four days a week, providing care for private patients.

Psychology Clinic

The Psychology Clinic provides both a service to the community and a training facility for the postgraduate students within the School of Psychology.

Speech Pathology Clinics

We offer a student-led speech pathology clinic for children, young people and adults. Students work with children and adults to develop programs specific to their needs helping them to reach their full potential with communication in all environments.

Tax Clinic

Our Tax Clinic provides free tax advice and services to eligible individuals and small business, community education and advocacy for those in most need across the Hunter and regional NSW.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.