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 | Changes to the use of spacers for asthma medication
Effective immediately, Asthma Foundation NSW will be adopting the policy of single-person use spacers. If a spacer or mask touches someone’s mouth then, unless you can autoclave it, only that person should use that spacer and mask again. This avoids infection transmission via mucus. This means that best practice for infection control is that all spacers are to be used by one person only, and should not be washed or in any way cleaned and reused by another person. This applies across all settings and all uses of spacer devices, including Asthma Emergency Kits, training courses and clinical settings. This has no impact on the use of personal spacers by individuals- the washing and use instructions remain the same. The changes will be implemented in each Foundation across Australia gradually throughout 2012. |
| Northern Sydney Health Promoting Schools Seeding Grants 2012
Applications are now open for schools in Northern Sydney to apply for a $1500 Seeding Grant for projects relating to Health and Wellbeing. Schools are eligible to apply if their project takes on a whole school approach and addresses a health category such as physical activity, social and emotional health, healthy eating, connecting with parents or other health areas that are relevant to your school community. Applications close on June 8th 2012 and more information can be obtained from attached flyer or by visiting www.nshealthpromotion.com.au |
| Stay Smart Online
The Australian Government's cybersecurity website provides information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online. The Budd:e cybersecurity education package (found in the Schools and Teachers tab of the website) comprises a series of media-rich and interactive learning activities for Australian schools students. The package comprises two learning modules – one for primary students and one for secondary students – which help students adopt safe and secure online practices. Visit the website for more information. |
 | AWARE Education Presentations
AWARE Education was established to assist, school, community, sporting and corporate organisations educate their staff, students and members about community based police issues such as personal safety, cyber safety, road trauma and drug and alcohol education. Presentations are tailored to the needs of the group and are presented by Chris Woutersz who is a former Detective Sergeant serving with the NSW Police Force for over 20 years. A number of independent schools have used AWARE Education to complement their Pastoral and/or PDHPE programs and have provided positive feedback. For more information visit the AWARE Education website at: |
| The Butterfly Foundation Schools Education Program
The Butterfly Foundation provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers. They offer a range of empowering presentations and workshops for schools that explore body image, self esteem, media literacy, communication and health and well-being for primary and secondary students. Details about the schools education program can be found in this document. For further information about The Butterfly Foundation visit their website at www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au |
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