Primary school health

Our school health nurses support children’s healthy development and wellbeing in primary schools across Western Australia.

You can also read about Community Health Nursing in Primary Schools (PDF). 

Services we offer

Health information for students and families

• School Entry Health Assessment
• Information on parenting programs and resources
• Connecting families and schools with services in the community
• Support for families and schools with student’s complex or chronic health conditions
• Health information for schools to use in the classroom, school newsletter and school website
• School based immunisation program
• The free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program gives parents strategies to help raise happy, resilient and confident kids. 

Students with identified health needs

For students with additional health needs our nurse can provide advice and support to Department of Education school staff.

We work closely with specialists such as:

• dietitians
• neurology
• speech pathology
• CAMHS
• Child Development Service – Community Health
• Perth Children’s Hospital

How to contact the school health nurse

You can contact your school health nurse through the school office