International University Students Return to Victoria

Diabetes Victoria is here to help

If you have any questions about your diabetes care while in Victoria, you can ask one of our health professionals:

Your questions could be about:

• Getting the same insulin, diabetes supplies and medicines you use in your home country
• How many months diabetes supplies can you bring into Victoria from your home country
• How to find a local doctor in Victoria
• Finding out about costs of diabetes supplies in Victoria
• Linking in with other people with diabetes
• Coping with a new country and place of study
• Where to get extra help

Ask your question via healthprofessional@diabetesvic.org.au.
One of our diabetes nurse educators, dietitians or advocacy team members will respond within
2-3 business days.

Diabetes Victoria Peer support groups

Visit the Diabetes Victoria Peer support groups page.

University Health and Wellbeing Services

Most universities have health and wellbeing services which include medical eg. Insulin prescription and counselling services.

What else do I need to organise for my travel to Australia?

Please check that you have:

• proof that you are fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration
• a current and approved visa (you can read more information on student visas on the Australian Government's Home Affairs website)
• your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your respective university
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) that covers the entire period of your study in Australia.

What are my travel requirements?

As an international traveller arriving in Victoria, you will need to:

• have an international COVID-19 vaccination certificate or obtain a valid foreign vaccination certificate from the country in which you were vaccinated. Remember, you must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration.
• test negative for COVID-19. Present evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test or a rapid antigen test taken within three days of your flight's scheduled departure. Present this evidence to your airline when you check in for your flight.
• Ensure you meet all Australian Government's entry requirements, including checking that you can travel and completing your Australian Travel Declaration.

What happens when I arrive?

Fully vaccinated travellers are required to:

• immediately quarantine at home or other private accommodation upon arrival in Victoria
• get a rapid antigen test, or a PCR test if you don't have access to a rapid antigen test, within 24 hours of arriving and continue to quarantine until you receive a negative test result.
• Please see the Victorian Government's website for details.

Note: Any passengers arriving from overseas aged 18 or over who are not fully vaccinated must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine.

Note: Most universities require all students to provide proof of their full vaccination status before they can return to any campus.

Where can I find more information?

Information about Australia's response to COVID-19 and international travel is being updated regularly. Please see the Australian Government's Home Affairs website for more information on vaccinated travel into Australia.

We also suggest you stay up-to-date with the Victorian Government's information for returned overseas travellers and international student arrivals.

The Study Melbourne website also contains lots of helpful information.

Further information is available on the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website. It is also important to review the Victorian Government's information for overseas travellers and international student arrivals.