Insurance

Travel advice: Up to date information on overseas travel is available from DFAT here

University Travel Information: For staff of the University, travel requisitions and online ticket bookings are available at the University travel site.

Travel insurance schedule: The travel insurance schedule is designed to provide insurance information to University travellers prior to departure and should be retained for future reference.

Travel claim form: If an incident occurs while travelling an insurance claim should be submitted. Once completed please submit this claim form to Audit and Risk Management

Travel

The University's travel insurance policy provides cover to

Staff
Students
Volunteers

on University business authorised by the relevant authority, i.e. Head of School/Faculty, Director, or Dean.

Policy
Overseas Medical Expenses	Unlimited
Cancellation & Curtailment (incl loss of deposits)	$50,000
Baggage (Limit any one item $5,000)	$10,000
Personal Liability	$10,000,000

Duration

The maximum duration of any trip covered by the policy is 365 days. Audit and Risk Management should be advised 10 days prior to departure of more than 180 days of travel.

Travel insurance provided by The University of Sydney only covers the traveller. It is the traveller's responsibility to arrange insurance associated with:

Accompanying spouse, partner, or family (including children).
Any associated holiday or personal travel.

Medical conditions

If the traveller has pre-existing medical conditions a letter from the treating doctor advising of

Details of the condition
Management of the condition
Suitability for overseas travel

should be supplied to Audit and Risk Management

If you require any further details on the University's travel insurance, please contact us

The University of Sydney - Audit and Risk Management

Travel

Duration

Medical conditions