Student Medical + Health Care Needs
Student Health Care Needs – Bendigo South East College
At Bendigo South East College, the health, safety and wellbeing of every student is a priority. To support students effectively and meet our duty-of-care obligations under Victorian Department of Education (DET) guidelines, families must provide current medical information and documentation where a student has identified health care needs.
If your child has a medical condition — including asthma, anaphylaxis, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, or other ongoing health needs — the following documentation is required as a matter of urgency:
Required documentation
- A current Medical Management / Action Plan completed and signed by a medical practitioner
- The College Health Care Needs Form / Student Medical Information Form
- A Medication Authority Form (if medication is required at school)
- Medication supplied in original packaging, clearly labelled and within expiry date
Students diagnosed with asthma or anaphylaxis must have a current action plan on file to safely participate in school activities, including camps, excursions and sporting events.
Department of Education Action Plans (Victoria)
Families can access the relevant DET templates below:
- Asthma Action Plan https://www.asthmafoundation.org.au/schools
- ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plans: https://www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis/ascia-action-plan-for-anaphylaxis
- Diabetes Management Plan: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/health/Pages/diabetes.aspx
- Epilepsy Management Plan: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/health/Pages/epilepsy.aspx
- Medication Authority Form
- General Medical Advice Form
Completed forms and medication should be provided to Student Services or the General Office. Families are also asked to notify the College promptly of any changes to their child’s health needs and supply updated documentation as required.
If you need assistance accessing forms or completing paperwork, please contact the College — we are happy to support you.