Student First Aid News

School Not Always Safe For Students With Disabi...

The United Nations has been asked to investigate dozens of incidents in which children with disabilities were allegedly assaulted, locked in dark rooms and restrained in Australian schools. Although there...

Student Invention Shines Light On Sun Safety

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer before turning 70, with research showing the majority of sun damage occurs during childhood and adolescence. University of Queensland student Alana...

A Day In The Life Of School Nurse Heather Laxton

Heather Laxon is a School Nurse at Mangere College in Auckland, New Zealand. Through the Achievement in Multicultural High Schools (AIMHI) Forum, the school has developed a strong and supportive...

School Nurse Overheard - Independence?

Student: Have they take out his independence yet? School Nurse: Independence? Student: You know how he had to go to hospital to have his independence taken out? School Nurse: Appendix,...

School Nurse Product Focus - First Aid Kit Scho...

First Aid Kit School Yard Duty Bag Green is purpose-designed for School Nurses, First Aiders and teachers on duty in the school grounds. This easy-to-use First Aid Kit contains all...

School Nurse Emergency Highlight - Seizure

Seizures are changes in the brain’s electrical activity. These changes can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms. The symptoms of a severe seizure include violent shaking and a loss of control. Seizure...