The Community Health nurses, allocated from the Child and Adolescent Health Service to Belridge Secondary College, are Deb Lawrence and Jo Savoury.

Community Health Nurses are members of the Student Services Team and provide a valuable service to various high schools across the region. We work on different days at each school and our availability at Belridge Secondary College can be accessed at Administration or through Student Services.

The school health centre is a place where adolescents can drop in or make appointments to discuss health and wellbeing issues. Some of the health issues that young people present with include; physical health concerns, infection and injuries, mental health, relationship problems and support, sexual health, nutrition and alcohol and other drugs.

Students may independently seek assistance from the Community Health Nurse, but can also be referred by parents and staff. If you would like to refer your child to the Community Health nurse, please do not hesitate to contact us through the school reception.

Our service is not designed to provide care for sick students, or supply medications and medical supplies. In the event of students becoming sick or sustaining an injury whilst at school we ask that you provide the school with emergency contact people (three contact people is preferable) who would be available to arrange transport, care and treatment for your child if required.

Most importantly, if you have a student at Belridge who has an ongoing medical concern, such as Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes or any other diagnosis that may impact on their school life, please ensure that the school is informed and the necessary forms are completed every new school year to ensure that we are aware and can administer the appropriate treatment, if required. This is especially important where there has been a change to the care required.

The links to action plans for diabetes, asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis are below. If you have not done so already, please print the relevant action plan and complete it, with the assistance of your medical professional if appropriate, and provide the school with a copy.

Anaphylaxis: https://allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/ascia-action-plan-for-anaphylaxis
Asthma: https://asthma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/About_Asthma/Schools/AACPED2018-Care-Plan-for-Schools-A4_2019.pdf
Diabetes: https://www.diabeteswa.com.au/professionals/training/diabetes-awareness-in-schools-2/diabetes-action-and-management-plans/

Here’s to healthy and happy year for our students!

Deb and Jo