Schools and Anaphylaxis
Did you know? Currently each state and territory for primary and secondary schools are managed by the Department of Education for each state.
Is your child starting or attending school?
Click of the links for your state to find out more for relevant guidelines for managing asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. Or contact your local Department of Education for more info.
Australian Capital Territory
www.det.act.gov.au/publications_and_policies/policy_a-z (select first aid)
http://www.det.act.gov.au/school_education/starting_school#kNew South Wales
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/anaphylaxis/index.php
Northern Territory
Queensland
http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/anaphylaxis.html
South Australia
http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-skills-and-learning/working-in-education/first-aid-training
Tasmania
Specific Health Issues - Procedures (PDF)
www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/health/Pages/anaphylaxis.aspx
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/health/Pages/anaphylaxisschools.aspx#link71
Anaphylaxis Support Advisory Line - great support line for teachers, parents and childcare teachers in Victoria, linked to the department of education vic.
Western Australia
www.health.wa.gov.au/anaphylaxis/home/
www.det.wa.edu.au/inclusiveeducation/detcms/portal/
NEW ZEALAND
NZ Ministry of Education - Health Conditions in Education Settings
www.allergy.org.nz/shop/schools+and+pre-schools.html
Teaching Resources
Fabulous resources for allergy education at school of various ages.
Allergy Adventures: Fabulous allergy awareness teacher resources and online workshops which are fun and educational. Aimed at primary school children to raise allergy awareness, and educate children about allergies and how to keep friends safe! Compliments a great, positive children series of books
My Food Allergy Friends Great early learning resources, perfect for childcare and preschool, and early primary school. Free education resources for childcare educators, teachers and caregivers. After reading the books, childcare educators, teachers and parents can discuss the stories with children.