Health services
Practical care and advice to keep you well
Book a doctor or nurse appointment
Student Health offers friendly, professional support for everything from check-ups to managing ongoing health concerns
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Get help in an emergency
Find what to do in a medical, mental-health or sexual-harm emergency
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Book dental care
See a qualified or trainee dentist for an affordable check-up and treatment
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Book a physio appointment
Get treatment and recovery support from a student or staff physio
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Visit our travel clinic
See our travel clinic for vaccinations and safety tips before you go abroad
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Book a lifestyle review
Book a free review focused on lifestyle, quitting smoking, asthma or diabetes support
Mental health and wellbeing
Talk to someone, get active or find support when you need it
Talk to a counsellor
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Our counsellors offer confidential support to help you manage challenges and look after your wellbeing
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Talk with a Māori counsellor or chaplain
Counselling and spiritual support for Māori students from Te Huka Mātauraka
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Get active at Unipol
Boost your wellbeing with fitness classes, sport, and recreation at Unipol
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Get support after sexual harm
Confidential advice, information, prevention education and advocacy from Te Whare Tāwharau
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Find spiritual or personal support
Talk with a chaplain about life, faith or anything on your mind
Everyday life and connection
Help for practical and personal challenges
Find your community
Find networks, resources and guidance for Māori, Pacific, international, queer and disabled students at Otago
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Arrange childcare
Find quality early childhood care close to campus
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Join a club or society
Connect with like-minded people doing something you enjoy
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Visit the OUSA Support Hub
Get help with flatting, advocacy, budgeting, study-life balance, and more
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Take action for sustainability
Join passionate staff and students who are taking action for a more sustainable campus
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Get involved with the Social Impact Studio
Make a difference while gaining leadership and community experience
Safety and responsibility
Know your rights, act with respect, and help keep Otago a safe and supportive place for everyone
Stay safe on campus
Campus Watch provides 24/7 support, patrols, and assistance to help you feel safe and connected around campus
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Get help to mediate conflicts
Get mediation and advice to sort problems before they escalate
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Report a hazard
Let us know about a safety risk or hazard on campus so it can be fixed quickly
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Know the Student Charter
Understand your rights, responsibilities and what’s expected of you
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Make a complaint
Find out how to raise a concern or issue and get it addressed
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Understand student care and wellbeing standards
See how Otago supports student wellbeing, safety and care during your studies