Administration of Student Medication

There have been some changes to the DoE’s administration of student medication procedures and forms.

Should your child have a medical condition that requires prescription medication to be administered at school, it is a requirement that the prescribing doctor, pharmacist or practice nurse complete Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication Form B, and that it is also signed by parent/guardian.

Should your child require non-prescription medication to be administered at school, parents must complete the Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication Form A.

Both forms are available on the DoE website, from the school office, and on Schoolzine.

Parents/guardians must supply the school with medication that is in date, in the original packaging, and, in the case of prescribed medication, in the labelled container dispensed by the pharmacy, along with the relevant completed Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication form for the medication supplied.  The school is not permitted to administer medication if these conditions are not met. 

If your child requires an asthma puffer, which is either kept at the office or carried with him/her, a completed Authorisation for Administration of Student Medication Form B must be completed and returned to the school, along with a copy of a current medical action plan.  This may be either an Asthma Care Plan as approved by Asthma Australia, or Asthma Action Plan generated by your child’s doctor.  Please contact the office to check that your child’s plan and medication authorisation form is still current.