The current COVID-19 pandemic is certainly an unsettling time that can impact our mental health and wellbeing.
IMC is committed to supporting its students, and as such support is always available. Always remember to take care of yourself and each other.
Download the Coping with Stress flyer provided by WHO to make sure you stay on top of your health and wellbeing.
Student Counselling Services
All students have an opportunity to connect with a qualified counsellor or psychologist. This service is free and confidential to our student. During this crucial time, online sessions with a counsellor/psychologist are available. You can discuss any stress-related issue you are experiencing in a comfortable and private environment.
For more information, email us via counselling@imc.edu.au
COVID-19 and Overseas Health Cover
International students can also contact their Overseas Health Cover providers for updates on COVID.
24/7 Crisis Support Contacts
If you have an emergency and require immediate help, you can contact Emergency Services on 000 or go to your local hospital emergency department.
To access 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Further help
If you’re in Australia the below services can also deliver mental health support, too:
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Lifeline Australia (13 11 14)
- Youth Beyond Blue (1300 224 636)
- eheadspace (1800 650 890)
- Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), for those under 25 years of age
For more information click here.
Australian Government helplines
You can call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.
An Australian government hotline has also been established to assist international students with questions or concerns relating to their study or COVID:
Email: international.students@dese.gov.au
Phone: 1300 981 621 (8am to 8pm AEDST Monday to Friday)