Student Insurance 

Parents need to be aware that the school and the Department of Education do not carry insurance against student injury or accident. 

A number of private companies offer such insurance to individual families at very reasonable rates. The Department has asked that the following statement be made available to parents: “Parents and guardians are generally responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including transport costs. Most medical costs will be refundable by Medicare. 

If you are a member of an ambulance or health insurance fund, you may also be able to claim transport or other expenses from the fund. The Department of Education and Training does not hold accident insurance for school students. The Department is aware of two insurers EBM Insurance Brokers and Willis Australia Ltd. that provide accident insurance policies for students. These policies provide specific benefits for students who are injured in accidents for a reasonably low cost. Other insurers may also do so.”