Victorian School Nurses Association

04/06/2026

Bringing together education and health professionals to form an Alliance which ‘unifies our voice’ and allows us to work collaboratively to improve educational outcomes for children and young people who are living with chronic medical and/or mental health needs.

The Health, Educators, Learners and Parents (HELP) Alliance is an association of Asia Pacific educators and associated stakeholders dedicated to supporting students, within hospitals and in the community, who have chronic medical and/or mental health needs.

03/06/2026

🎓 Don’t Miss Out – VSNA National Conference 2026 🎓

Join school nurses and health professionals from across Australia at the Victorian School Nurses Association National Conference 2026 — Beyond the Classroom.

Have something to share?
We are now accepting Professional Poster Abstracts including:
• Clinical practice
• Service improvement
• Case management
• Research and innovation

Accepted poster presenters will receive 50% off their conference ticket price.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, share ideas with peers, and contribute to advancing school nursing nationally.

For more information and to book your ticket, visit: vsna.edu.au

02/06/2026

🎉 VSNA Memberships for 2026–2027 Are Now Open! 🎉

Join the Victorian School Nurses Association and become part of a thriving professional network dedicated to advancing student health and wellbeing across Australia.

✨ Membership Benefits Include:
🎟 Discounted registration to the VSNA National Conference 2026 – *Beyond the Classroom*
🎓 Exclusive access to termly online professional development featuring leading experts in healthcare, education, and wellbeing
🧠 Discounted registration for the 2027 Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
🍷 Access to our annual Christmas Paint & Sip Networking Event overlooking Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River
🏅 Recognition and celebration through School Nurses Day events
🤝 Networking opportunities with school nurses from across Australia
📢 Advocacy and representation for the school nursing profession
💡 Access to resources, updates, and best-practice information relevant to school health

Whether you're new to school nursing or an experienced practitioner, VSNA membership provides valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

Join today and be part of the future of school nursing at Victorian School Nurses Group Inc. 2026-2027 Membership

31/05/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the strength of being able to show up as your authentic self.

As nurses and health professionals, we know that safe and supportive communities play a vital role in health, wellbeing, and belonging. Every young person deserves to feel seen, respected, valued, and supported.

Pride Month is an opportunity to continue listening, learning, advocating, and creating environments where everyone feels safe to be who they are.

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

⏰ Friendly Reminder for Nurses & Midwives

AHPRA nursing and midwifery registration renewals are due by 31 May.

Make sure your registration is completed on time to avoid late fees or interruptions to practice.

✔️ Check your details
✔️ Complete your CPD requirements
✔️ Declare your recency of practice
✔️ Renew via your AHPRA online portal

Thank you for the incredible work you do supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities every day.

29/05/2026

🎢A D R E N A L I N E 🎢 Most people think adventure, we think anaphylaxis treatment💉🚑

Aside from the rush you get jumping out of the sky or whizzing down a rollercoaster, adrenaline is life-saving medication for someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

There are more adrenaline devices on the market in Australia now than ever before, so it's important to make an informed decision with your doctor about which device is right for you 🤔

We've compared the similarities and differences of these devices in our new Adrenaline Hub: EpiPen®, Anapen®, neffy® and Jext®.

Check it out: https://loom.ly/q3WoAH4

28/05/2026

🩸 Menstrual Hygiene Day 🩸

Today we recognise Menstrual Hygiene Day — raising awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting access to safe menstrual health education and products for all young people.

Periods are a normal part of life and should never be a barrier to education, sport, wellbeing, or confidence.

As school health professionals, we are committed to creating safe, supportive, and informed environments where students feel comfortable seeking help and having open conversations about their health.

Let’s continue to normalise the conversation and support dignity for all. 💛

27/05/2026

Interesting read for brain food today 🧠

This guidance provides practical strategies to implement and strengthen school health services (SHS) as part of a whole-school approach.