The College Youth Health Nurse is available for appointments on Thursday and Friday.
The Youth Health Nurse works with the school community- students, school staff and parents to:
Provide health information, support and advice, either 1:1 or in the classroom
raise awareness of and assist the school community to create a more supportive, healthy school environment through support programs and projects
connect people to appropriate support services within and outside the school
Some reasons for accessing the Youth Health Nurse's services may include any concerns regarding young people’s health and wellbeing such as:
health concerns
relationships issues/conflict
personal and family problems
smoking, alcohol or drug use
sexual health
feeling unhappy or stressed
puberty, growing up
healthy eating, exercise, weight and eating problems
getting in touch with the right service
anything that affects your health and wellbeing
Confidentiality
The Youth Health Nurse working in any state high school is employed by Queensland Health; therefore information is kept confidential unless the young person agrees the nurse can do otherwise or they are at significant risk of harm to themselves or others.
I’m available to talk with students privately by appointment, or can be referred directly or via email. Staff and parents can contact me via the College office on the above mentioned days if they have any concerns they may wish to discuss.