Important news for parents about the Asthma & Anaphylaxis Schools Program

Students with asthma – no matter how mild

If your child has asthma – even if it is quite mild – please let us know if you haven’t already.

We require an up to date written Asthma Action Plan completed by the students Doctor.

We just completed training with the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania. They told us that there is no way of predicting if a student may suddenly have a major flare up, even if it has not happened before.

So please let us know so we can fulfil our duty of care and keep an eye on them.

Students with anaphylaxis

Please make sure that we have your child’s most recent Anaphylaxis Action Plan.

The plan that we are referring to is the one that has the patient’s photo attached and signed off by a doctor.

According to ASCIA, Australia’s authority on anaphylaxis, the plans should be renewed by your doctor at least once a year.

Any questions on asthma or anaphylaxis

If you have any queries, talk to the Asthma Foundation of Tasmania, the organisers of the Schools Program, by visiting www.asthmatas.org.au or calling 1800 278 462.