Fitness to travel

All travellers must take reasonable steps to ensure that they are fit to travel, including notifying their supervisor if there are any factors (including pre-existing injuries or health concerns) that may affect their ability to safely undertake the travel or associated activities. Where this is the case, written clearance from a relevant medical practitioner confirming fitness to travel should be provided to the supervisor at the time of the travel approval request.

Pre-existing medical conditions – provided the medical certificate/documentation (fitness to travel) has been provided, unforeseen circumstances related to a pre-existing medical condition will be covered by the insurance policy. 

Routine care/medications related to a pre-existing medical condition whilst on approved university travel are not covered by the insurance policy.

Dental cover – the insurance policy will only cover unforeseen circumstances relating to dental health. Routine dental care whilst on approved university travel will not be covered.

There are general provisions and conditions applicable to the university travel insurance policy for persons aged 75 years and older. The traveller, supervisor and delegate need to be aware of these conditions when approving travel. For any enquiries regarding insurance please contact the University insurance office at insurance.office@anu.edu.au