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6 July 2022

Keen to feel your best – and win $100? Have a free health check in Trimester 2!

The start of a new trimester is the perfect time to take stock of how you’re feeling – physically and mentally – and to prepare yourself for the next few months of study.

It’s not always easy to manage the uni–life balance, but one positive thing you can do to give yourself the best chance of succeeding at your studies is to have a free on-campus health check.

Health checks are available to all international students, regardless of which provider you’re with for your Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) and whether you’re a new or a continuing student. Oh, and they’re totally free!

What happens during a health check

You’ll visit one of our Deakin Health and Wellbeing Centres for your health check, which takes just 30 minutes and gives you a quick snapshot of your overall health.

Your consultation will be with a friendly and qualified Bupa nurse. You’ll have a glucose and blood pressure check, and discuss your health and wellbeing. You’ll also receive a personal results booklet that includes health information and advice specific to your gender and age group.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a health check before – we encourage you to book in for another one. That way, you’ll see how you’re progressing or be able to follow up on any issues.  

Free appointments are available throughout T2 – but places will fill up fast, so don’t delay:

During your appointment you must wear a face mask. Please do NOT attend if you’re isolating for COVID-19 on the day of your health check. If you’re not feeling well or you’re a confirmed contact, visit the Victorian Government COVID Checklist to find out what you should do now.

You could also win $100!

All students who attend a T2 health check will go into the draw to win a $100 Rebel Sport voucher! We’re giving away one each month – just fill in the competition form after your consultation. 

You should also check out Bupa’s International Community webpage for some great shared stories, resources and advice, and download the DeakinWELLBEING app for a great range of digital health tools.



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