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Health Support Services
First Aid assistance may be obtained from the Office – the Registrar is First Aid qualified.
A First Aid cupboard is located in the kitchen and may be accessed at any time. In the event that medical attention is required, the Registrar will liaise with a hospital or local doctor.
For health issues which are not of an emergency nature Student Services is available to assist students in finding the appropriate medical care. There are several options for medical care in Perth. Some of these are:
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Fire, Health and Police Emergencies- 000 This is for Fire, police or critical or life-threatening health emergencies. This number will connect you to Emergency services and from there you will be asked to choose the type of assistance you need. (Medical Insurance Reminders!)
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Health Direct- If you are not sure whether you should visit urgent care, a clinic or the emergency department of your local hospital please call 1800 022 222. You can also go online and look at the free symptom checker.
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Urgent Care- St John operates several Urgent Care clinics which can treat a range of issues outside of an emergency room in Cockburn, Joondalup and Armadale. (Phone numbers in the Student Handbook). Under “Emergency Contacts”.
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Walk-in Clinics- Perth has several walk-in clinics which can be attended during regular business hours without an appointment. Central City Medical Centre (92251188) is located in the Wellington St train station area and Perth Medical Centre (94814342) is located on Hay Street. There are several others and for help in locating the one closest to you please talk to the Director of Student Services.
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Chemists-There are two chemists located close to Sheridan College which are Vim and Co located inside the IGA building on Newcastle St and the Priceline located in the Wellington St train station.
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Free Check-ups- Some insurance providers have agreements to offer free check-ups through specific clinics. For more information or for assistance in contacting your insurance provider, please see the Director of Student Services.
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Physical therapy is also offered through the Central City Medical Centre. If you need information about physical therapists or other specialists close to you, please contact the Director of Student Services.
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Pregnancy, Birth and Baby- There is a pregnancy, birth and baby helpline available free for those who need assistance or support with pregnancies or infants- 1800882436.
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Fitness Centres
There are several fitness centres iaround the College.
Live Fitness Centre
59 Aberdeen St, Northbridge WA 6003 (08) 9328 1130
Fitness First Perth CBD - Murray Street
166 Murray St, Perth WA 6000 1300 557 799
Beatty Park Leisure Centre
220 Vincent St, North Perth WA 6006 (08) 9273 6080
Snap Fitness Perth CBD
1st/109 Murray St, Perth WA 6000 0450 707 627
YMCA Victoria Avenue Health Club
2 Victoria Ave, Perth WA 6000 (08) 9225 5925
Speedfit
8/325 Newcastle St, Northbridge WA 6003 (08) 9328 3448
Walking On Clouds Wellness Centre
101 Murray St, Perth WA 6000 (08) 9218 8881