It is an Australian Government requirement for overseas students and their dependants to maintain self-funded medical and hospital cover for the duration of their study in Australia. There are several companies that provide health cover.

2008 Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) cost:
Cost of OSHC for 1 year is $370 (single), 2 years is $703 (single), 3 years is $1055(single)
There will be additional costs for family membership such as $740 for 1 year (family) and $1406 (family) for two years.

These prices are to be used as a guide only. You must pay the appropriate premium to USQ SEC before leaving your home country.
If you are accompanied by a spouse and/or dependant children, you will need to pay a family premium.

For further information please refer to the following website:
www.oshcworldcare.com.au