Under what circumstances will the University grant an exemption?
University exemptions will be granted in limited circumstances.
These include where a person:
- has an exemption approved by the State Government;
- has a medical exemption;
- who is ineligible to be vaccinated in Western Australia at the time they attend campus;
- who attends campus with the sole purpose of seeking health care from an accredited health care provider;
- is required to attend on campus to respond to an emergency;
- is required to perform urgent and essential work on campus to protect the health and safety of people or to protect assets and infrastructure;
- is required to attend campus to perform law enforcement function, or to perform a statutory duty or function;
- is attending on campus for the sole purpose of community sport played outdoors, or is participating in a University activity held off campus that is community sport; or
- is a parent, carer or family member who is attending the Curtin University Early Childhood Centre to drop off or pick up a child enrolled at the Centre.
A person can apply to the Provost or Chief Operating Officer for an exemption for themselves or for an activity in exceptional circumstances.
The Chief Operating Officer or Provost (or their delegate) may grant a University exemption if they are satisfied there would be no adverse effect on other members of the University community, the student experience or other aspects of the University’s operations, and no increased risk to health and safety.
Getting Vaccinated - Domestic Students
Vaccine bookings are now available through the Curtin Medical Centre (Level 1, Building 109).
You can also book through VaccinateWA for Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics.
You will need to show your Medicare card and photo ID.
Getting Vaccinated - International Students
You don’t need to have Medicare to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination.
International students can receive free vaccination at Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and state and territory vaccination clinics.
Please note: Curtin Medical Centre is not on the approved list for international students.
You will be able to view all available clinics to make a booking after you have checked your eligibility.
You must bring along a form of ID such as passport or driver’s licence. Curtin ID will not be accepted.
Proof of Vaccination
Proof of vaccination must be shown on entry to the following Guild outlets:
As a condition of entry to this venue, anyone aged 16 years and over must show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status or a medical exemption, along with identification where required.
Getting Proof of Vaccination
These are the easiest ways to show proof of your vaccinations:
COVID-19 digital certificate, with an acceptable form of ID, shows proof of only your COVID-19 vaccinations.
Immunisation history statement, with an acceptable form of ID, shows your COVID-19 vaccinations and all other vaccinations you have had.
For all information regarding proof of vaccinations visit the WA Governments website.
Coronavirus National Helpline
Call the Coronavirus National Helpline if you are seeking more information on coronavirus, vaccines and public advice.
The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1800 020 080
Visit the website
International students returning to Perth
Please find the WA Government information here and FAQs here.
If you have any questions about your own circumstance, please contact Curtin Connect.
For detailed information and guides please check the FAQs on the Curtin Connect website.
Curtin University COVID-19 information can be found here.
The WA Government is supporting international students who returned to WA after 20 January 2022 with a grant for accommodation or other expenses for their arrival in WA. Don’t forget to register your interest on the WA Government website to receive more information when it becomes available.
StudyPerth has put together some great information for international students here.