Health and medical

The USQ Health Service is a confidential, accessible, and affordable health service.  It is available to all USQ staff and students and in some cases dependent children. 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.  Currently there is no Health Service located on the Fraser Coast campus however the Eli Waters Doctors Surgery in Hervey Bay offer their services to students and staff and can be contacted on +61 7 4128 4650.

Appointments

Appointments can be made in person or by phoning +61 7 4631 2386 (during office hours).  Please advise reception if you require a longer appointment.  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

There is no cost to see the Campus Nurse.  Doctors fees are payable at the time of consultation.  The AMA Fee structure forms the basis of our billing policy and is displayed in the reception area.  If you have any difficulty paying please talk to reception staff.

All full time students who hold a current Medicare/OSHC/Medibank card are bulk billed.

After hours

Students living on-campus in Residential Colleges 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 Hopital (Private)

Scott Street, Toowoomba
Telephone:  + 61 7 4690 4000

Hervey Bay Hospital

Nissen Place, Pialba
Telephone:  + 61 7 4120 6666

Ipswich Hospital (Springfield)

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.