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Shaping the future
of international health insurance

High quality health insurance for international
students, visitors, and workers

We believe in prevention over cure, care over claims and making the complex simple for everyone. We’re a global brand, but with the local expertise and networks needed to help international students, visitors and workers access the best care in Australia.  

We recognise travelling to Australia and navigating the Australian healthcare system is intimidating. This is why we offer a health care solution: providing access to quality care and intentional, value-added services, empowering our members to proactively manage their health and wellbeing.

 

Innovative partnerships with reputable institutions and providers 

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Backed by a #1 global insurer, we are the only health insurer in market with a dedicated focus on overseas students, workers and visitors. We ensure our partners have a single-point of contact and clear escalation pathway. Behind each account manager is a team of people focused on delivering best in class service to our partners and customers. No health incident is too big or small. It may happen and if it does, we step in to support our customers and partners in the moments that matter.

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Allianz Partners Australia is committed to improving the lives of our members and streamlining access to care. Our network has hundreds of medical providers across Australia committed to providing quality healthcare to our members. Our team is dedicated to expanding our national partnerships with medical providers aiming to lessen the cognitive burden for members when navigating the Australian healthcare system.

Health insurance for international
students, workers and visitors 

Allianz Care Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a mandatory health insurance policy required by the Australian government for international students studying in Australia on a student visa. Allianz Care Australia's OSHC provides coverage for medical expenses including hospital expenses, outpatient doctor’s visits, prescriptions, and emergency ambulance services. Allianz Care Australia OSHC ensures international students have access to critical health services allowing them to proactively manage their health, wellbeing and make the most of their experience in Australia.   

 Allianz Care Australia
Overseas Visitor Health Cover 

Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) is a type of health insurance designed for individuals visiting Australia on temporary visas, such as a working or visitor visa. Allianz Care Australia OVHC members have access to flexible policy options to suit their specific healthcare needs, our network of hundreds of medical providers across Australia, and 24/7 emergency helpline. Our OVHC policies meet the Australian government’s requirements for adequate health insurance (visa condition 8501).
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Allianz Partners State of Student Healthcare Report 

The State of Student Healthcare Report is an annual research initiative that investigates the unique challenges faced by international students in Australia. It explores their health, wellbeing, and overall experiences, offering valuable insights into the various hurdles they face throughout their student journey. 
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Foodbank Impact Partnership

In 2024, Allianz Partners Australia hosted eight student food market stalls at Australian universities. To understand the broader impacts of food insecurity, we surveyed international students at these events, gathering key insights that feature in the 2025 International Student Food Insecurity Impact Report.

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Innovative health tools supporting the wellbeing of our members

Allianz Care Telehealth Services

See a doctor without leaving home, or get advice on the go - anytime, anywhere. Allianz Care Australia members (excluding Budget Working cover and Budget Visitors cover) can speak to an Australian-registered doctor 24/7 via video call. You can speak to a doctor now, on-demand, or book an appointment for a time that suits you. See Terms and Conditions here.


 

Sonder: Active care – your way

Sonder provides international students with 24/7 confidential, multilingual support for safety, medical and mental health needs via chat, on the phone or in person. Access to Sonder is available to primary Allianz Care Australia OSHC policyholders at no extra cost. See eligibility and T&Cs here.

Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover policies are authorised under a Deed entered into between Peoplecare Health Limited and the Australian Government through the Department of Health and Aged Care. Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover and Overseas Visitor Health Cover policies are issued and managed by AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 trading as Allianz Care Australia. Peoplecare Health Limited ABN 95 087 648 753, a registered private health insurer under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007 (Cth), is the underwriter of Allianz Care Australia Overseas Student Health Cover and Overseas Visitor Health Cover policies.