HEALTH INFORMATION
From our School-based Youth Health Nurse
Jordy Milbourne is our new School-based Youth Health Nurse in Secondary. She is at the College on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays. Jordy's email is jmilb23@eq.edu.au. Please see flyer following for more information on the service.
From our Student Support Team
The Department works actively to support students’ health and wellbeing in schools. If you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing, you can contact the College to ask what additional support might be available. Support is also available through a number of Queensland Government agencies and community organisations.
Parents and carers can call 13Health (13 43 25 84) at any time for practical medical advice and assistance.
You are also able to contact Lifeline Australia’s telephone counselling service on 13 11 14 for information and advice or obtain help and information from a local General Practitioner or Community Health Centre.
Queensland Health
A reminder that all the latest health information is available on the Queensland Health website. As always, the health and wellbeing of your children, and our staff, remain our focus.
Your Mental Wellbeing
The Queensland Government's website has a page with services and organisations to support you if you are struggling with your mental health.
School Immunisation Program
Starting in 2024, the School Immunisation Program will include vaccination against the meningococcal B (menB) strain, the most common cause of illness and death from meningococcal disease in Queensland.
This is in addition to the protection already offered to Year 10 students against meningococcal strains A, C, W and Y. Parents/carers will receive an information package along with a consent form. It is important to read the information and discuss it with your child.
More information for schools and parents/carers about this additional vaccination can be found on the Queensland Health services in state schools webpage.
Triple P
The Teen Triple P- Positive Parenting Program provides families with children aged between 10 to 16 years, free, expert parenting advice. Learn how to raise confident, capable teens by managing and encouraging behaviour, supporting wellbeing and helping to improve social skills.
Support Information for Families
There are a number of different organisations in the Cairns area that are able to provide support to families. Please see one of our guidance officers for more information:
Primary: Mr Scott Gilmour sgilm26@eq.edu.au
Years 7-9: Ms Christina Wight cwigh12@eq.edu.au
Years 10-12: Ms Sheri Mills sxmil6@eq.edu.au
Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services
Is it time for your children to have a dental check-up? Come and visit us at one of our dental facilities. Simply call 1300 300 850 to book an appointment for a FREE dental check-up. Appointments available at Clinics and Dental Vans across the Mossman and Cairns Districts.
Eligibility includes:
Children aged between 0-17
Current Medicare Card is required
For more information on Cairns and Hinterland Oral Health Services
Visit – https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland/html/cairns_north_oral
Call today to find out how your friendly School Dental team can help
