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Student Medical Information & Support

MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR ALL FAMILIES

If your child has a medical condition, please read the following information and complete all required steps. To support your child’s health and safety, all medical conditions require:

1. A current Medical Action Plan (colour version)

- Official action/management plan for your child’s condition, valid for the current school year
- Must include a recent student photo (passport style/school photo), all sections completed (symptoms, triggers, emergency contacts, instructions), and signature of a medical practitioner (where applicable)

2. Medication

- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled
- Must be accompanied by an OSPS Medical Authority Form

3. Condition-Specific Information Form

- Provides staff with details about your child’s symptoms, daily support, and emergency actions
- Forms are Google Forms and must be completed for each condition – available under each condition’s tab

If your child has a new medical or learning condition, or an existing condition is no longer ongoing, please contact the Office as soon as possible. A note from a medical professional confirming this is required for us to update our records.

Submitting forms and documents:

- Submit all required plans, medications, and forms to the General Office on your child’s first day
- Questions: Email Bella – isabella.vandeursen@education.vic.gov.au

Important:

- Most medical action plans must be completed and signed by a medical professional.
- Colour versions of all action plans are required to assist staff during medical emergencies.
- Include a recent student photo (passport style/school photo) on action plans where required.
- Medications must be in-date, clearly labelled, and provided in original packaging.
- Submit all plans, medications, and forms together on your child’s first day of the school year.

ANAPHYLAXIS INFORMATION

What to Provide:

ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan (colour version), completed and signed by medical professional
Required medication (e.g. adrenaline auto-injector, antihistamines)
- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

ASTHMA INFORMATION

What to Provide:

Asthma Australia Action Plan (colour version), completed and signed by medical professional
In-date reliever medication (e.g. Ventolin) with spacer and mask (if required)
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled
- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

ALLERGIES INFORMATION

What to Provide:

ASCIA Allergy Action Plan (colour version), completed and signed by medical professional
In-date medication required at school (e.g antihistamine)
- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

HAY FEVER INFORMATION

What to Provide:

ASCIA Hay Fever Action Plan
Any required medication (e.g. antihistamines, nasal sprays)

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

ECZEMA INFORMATION

What to Provide:

ASCIA Eczema Action Plan (colour version), completed and signed by a medical professional
Any prescribed creams or medications
- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled
OSPS Medication Authority Form

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

OTHER/COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITION INFORMATION

For conditions that may affect health, safety, learning, or participation (e.g., migraines, seizures, chronic pain, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, blood disorders, heart conditions, etc.):

What to Provide:

A Medical Action Plan or a letter from a treating medical professional outlining your child’s condition, care needs, and emergency management
Any required medication
- Provided on your child’s first day of the current school year
- In-date, original packaging, and clearly labelled
OSPS Medical Authority Form (must be completed for any students requiring medication at school)

Unsure what to submit? Email Bella at isabella.vandeursen@education.vic.gov.au

After your initial submission, the school will follow up with you if further details or forms are required to support your child’s needs at school.

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING & FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT

For any diagnoses, such as ADHD, ASD, or other learning/support needs, or support needs affecting learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, or participation at school.

What to Provide:

Relevant diagnostic/assesment documentation
Neurodevelopmental, Learning & Functional Support Form (Google Form)
If your child takes medication at school:
- Required medication in a compact weekly supply container (please only provide one week at a time)
- OSPS Medical Authority Form (must be completed for any students requiring medication at school)

Unsure what to submit? Email Bella at isabella.vandeursen@education.vic.gov.au

After your initial submission, the school will follow up with you if further details or forms are required to support your child’s needs at school.

Submission of these plans, medications, and forms is required under DET and school policy to ensure your child’s safety and comfort at school, and to minimise disruptions to your day. The school will always contact parents or guardians if a serious medical incident occurs. Families are encouraged to maintain ambulance cover in case of emergencies.