Indemnity Insurance

Indemnity insurance protects you against liability claims. It is a mandatory requirement of participation in the program.

The first step is to check with your University (student services) to verify if you are covered for your John Flynn placement under your University enrolment. If covered, request a letter stating this and send a copy to JFPP, GPO Box 2507, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, fax 07 3105 8299 or email jfppacrrm [dot] org [dot] au at the time of organising your placement.

If your University does not cover you, you can obtain cover from any of the following Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs):

1. MIPS. Applications can be found at http://www.mips.com.au under the membership / student tab. To apply, email infomips [dot] com [dot] au.
2. MDA National’s Student Indemnity Policy. Applications can be requested by calling their freecall number 1800 011 255. Alternatively you can visit their website http://www.mdanational.com.au.
3. MDAV. Applications can be requested by calling 13 MDAV (13 6328). Alternatively visit their website http://www.mdav.org/students

The above companies have indicated to ACRRM that they are willing to provide indemnity insurance for students. Please note that this is not an exclusive list or an endorsement of the company products or services.

You must provide a copy of your policy to the JFPP team before you can go on placement and also take a copy with you on placement.

Travel Insurance

It is recommended that students consider arranging travel and health insurance to cover their placement period. ACRRM’s travel management agency, FCM Travel can provide you with quotes and arrange insurance for you at the time of booking your travel, if required. You will need to contact them directly to arrange payment.

Travel

ACRRM has contracted FCM Travel to arrange your travel and accommodation requirements.

You need to complete the travel booking form at least six weeks prior to departure. Complete the booking form on line and click ‘submit’ to confirm your request. Ensure that you include all necessary information and be certain of all your travel details and dates prior to completing. Once your travel booking form has been received it is considered to be a confirmed booking of your travel arrangements.

FCM Travel will provide you with an itinerary confirming your travel details at least three weeks prior to your departure date. Please check that all travel details are correct and take your itinerary with you on placement. If ACRRM has booked accommodation on your behalf ensure that you also print and take these details with you. In the event that your accommodation plans have changed since you received your ACRRM placement confirmation you must contact ACRRM to avoid double bookings. If change of accommodation notification is not received 3 weeks or more prior to commencement of your placement, you may incur a cancellation fee.

If you have booked any travel or accommodation independently you will need to advise the JFPP team of the details at least three weeks prior to departing to allow sufficient time for your stipend to be paid. Remember that all placements must be 14 days duration unless alternative arrangements have been approved through the JFPP team.

If you need to make any changes to your travel or accommodation arrangements you are required to email the JFPP team for approval. Any costs incurred to change will be at your own expense (unless it is an after hours emergency).

In the instance of an emergency, where travel needs to be changed, during business hours contact the JFPP team.  After business hours you need to contact FCM Travel directly.

ACRRM Contact: 1800 231231
FCM Travel After hours: 1300 131 285