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Health Centre at Windermere Campus

Free Health Service

The Polytechnic has two health centres; one at Windermere Campus (in L2 and L3) and the other at Bongard Centre (Level 1). The health nurse is located in L3, and Family Planning, Counselling, and Physiotherapy are located in L2.

The Health Centre offers free care and advice. Services include:

  • Treatment of injuries and minor health problems
  • Family planning clinic
  • Physiotherapist
  • Counselling
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Monitoring and preventing chronic conditions e.g. blood pressure, blood sugar levels
  • Health screening
  • Health education

Download a full list of the services offered by the Health Centre (pdf, 215kb).

There isn't a doctor on site but the Health Centre refers students to Greerton Health clinic which is located on Chadwick Road in Greerton. It's $18 per visit to register with Dr. Grant Cavitt (your first visit is free). Find out more about GP Services (pdf, 76kb).

Further information is available from Health Services at 07 571 0190 ext. 6883 at Windermere, or ext. 5773 at Bongard.

Health Centre Timetable (subject to change)

Health Professional Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Health Nurse – Windermere 10-2.30pm 10-2.30pm 10-2.30pm 10-2.30pm 10-2.30pm
Health Nurse – Bongard     9-1pm    
Health Nurse – Maleme Street     8.30-9am    
Physiotherapist 2.30-5pm 2.30-5pm 2.30-5pm 3-5pm  
Counsellor   10-1pm   12-3pm  
Family Planning       11-3pm  

Health FAQs

Got a health related question? Want to know where the cheapest dentist is in town? We've got some of the answers in our Health FAQs, have a look.

Counselling

A free, confidential counselling service is available where you can discuss personal or academic issues affecting your life. The nurse at Health Services can give you more information and can arrange referrals to an off-site counsellor for you if appropriate. The Learning and Knowledge Commons Facilitators can make appointments for you; they are located at both Libraries, or give them a call at 07 571 0190 ext. 7071 at Windermere and ext. 5525 at Bongard.

Each student is entitled to 3 free sessions and if more help is needed the counsellor will refer you to the appropriate service. You need to give 24 hours notice if cancelling – this is to be fair to other students who may need the appointment.

Physiotherapist

This service is a free service that is provided by Body in Motion. Every student needs a referral from the health nurse.

Family Planning

This is a drop in clinic held on Thursdays 11-3pm and appointments are not necessary. Services include STI checks, smears, renewal of your oral contraception, and emergency contraception.

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