We want your Carrick experience to be a positive one. We understand the challenges that students face when trying to adjust to a new country/location, culture and environment, making new friends, and studying successfully, all at the same time. Rest assured you are not alone - we are here to help you with any question or concerns.

We offer you:

• An orientation program to assist with your transition to living in Australia and studying at Carrick
• Airport, train and bus pickup on your arrival to Carrick (this must be pre-booked)
• Assistance and support on cultural issues, transition to life in Australia and study concerns or any other general questions you may have
• Support and encouragement
• A range of social activities and programs

• Assistance with introducing you to relevant services or identifying who you should speak to in solving your question

Overseas Student Health Cover

All international visitors to Australia travelling under a student visa are required by law to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Students are required by law to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Students are required to pay for this cover before arriving in Australia.
Students are covered by the OSHC from the day they arrive in Australia until the specified cover expires.

The Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has implemented mandatory Visa Length Cover (VLC) as a requirement for all student visa applications from 01 July 2010. This means that if you apply for a student visa on or after 01 July 2010, you must show DIAC that you have OSHC for the entire proposed duration of your student visa.
Carrick preferred OSHC provider is Medibank Private.

Order your Medibank OSHC Card

Credit Transfer (CT) / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Carrick offers a Credit Transfer (CT) / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process to all applicants upon enrolment. Carrick provides information and support to enable applicants to gather reliable evidence to support their claim for recognition of competencies.

Vocational and English Language Students: Student Credit Transfer/Recognition of Prior Learning (PDF)
Higher Education Students: Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer (PDF)

Under 18 Years of Age Students

Students who require Carrick to accept responsibility for their accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements for the duration of their visa or until they turn 18 years of age are expected to be supervised by a Carrick approved guardian.

Download the Privacy Policy (PDF 24 KB)

School Age Dependents

Any school age dependants accompanying students to Australia are obliged to attend school whilst in Australia. Students can attend a government school or private school and that school's fees must be paid.

Visa Renewals

For information regarding visa renewal, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at www.immi.gov.au. To make an appointment to speak with an admissions officer please email admissions@carrickeducation.edu.au.

Contact Student Services

Adelaide: studentservicesadel@carrickeducation.edu.au

Brisbane: studentservicesbris@carrickeducation.edu.au

Melbourne: studentservicesmelb@carrickeducation.edu.au

Sydney: studentservicessyd@carrickeducation.edu.au