SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE SERVICE

 The school community nurse provides

• Assessments of vision, hearing, growth and development, with parent consent, for all children at school entry (kindy and pre-primary).
• Hearing, vision and growth assessments from Kindy to Year 6 on parent/teacher request.

• Health information
• Referral to other services and health professionals as needed
• Assistance to staff and parents with school health care plans for their child
• Training of school staff in health management and first aid
• Health promotion information
• Class based programs (e.g. Growth and development year 6).
• Enuresis (bedwetting) program

If you would like to discuss any of the above or access our service please see reception staff for a referral form (to be completed by the parent) or ring the number below.

Karen Johnston -  School Community Nurse

Monday and Tuesday on 98427564