Health and medical
The USQ Health Service is a confidential, accessible, and affordable health service. We ensure that health services are not denied to any student by reason of financial constraints, gender, race or language. We are empathetic to and considerate of the values and expectations of students from other countries and non-English speaking backgrounds.
Location
The USQ Health Service is located in G Block at the Toowoomba Campus and open to current students, staff and visitors to the University.
Currently there is no Health Service located at the Fraser Coast or Springfield campuses; however information of doctors outside the University can be obtained from Student Services at either campus.
Appointments
Appointments for Toowoomba USQ Health Service can be made in person or by phoning +61 7 4631 2372 during office hours 8.30am – 4pm. Standard consultations are 10 minutes. Please advise reception if you require a longer appointment (for certain procedures or medicals). Emergencies will always be given priority and reception staff will attempt to contact you if there are any unforeseen delays. No appointment is necessary to see the Campus Nurse for first aid and urgent health matters.
Cost
All fulltime students who hold current Medicare/OSHC/Medibank Private/AHM card holders are direct billed (no cost to students). There is no cost to see the Campus Nurse. Doctors fees for staff are payable at the time of consultation (Cash payment only). The AMA Fee structure forms the basis of our billing policy and is displayed in the reception area.
After Hours
A list of doctors outside of the University is available from USQ Student Services during normal office hours or in the Yellow Pages under Doctors-Medical Practitioners. Students living on-campus in Residential Colleges (Toowoomba) can contact their Resident Fellow, who will contact a doctor for them. Emergency departments are also located at:
Toowoomba Base Hospital (Public)
Pechey Street, Toowoomba
Telephone: + 61 7 4616 6000
St Vincent's Hospital (Private)
Scott Street, Toowoomba
Telephone: + 61 7 4690 4000
Hervey Bay Hospital (Public)
Nissen Street & Urraween Road, Pialba
Telephone: + 61 7 4120 6666
Ipswich Hospital (Springfield) (Public)
Chelmsford Avenue, Ipswich
Telephone: +61 7 3810 1111
Support Services
The USQ Health Service also offers support services such as a Fit and Well program and immunisations.
Health Information
The USQ Health Service is able to provide information and a list of useful online resources for USQ students and staff on a range of health topics including nutrition, men's and women's health, alcohol, drugs and tobacco.