Anaphylaxis Emergency Response: What to Do First When a Child in Your Care Reacts
It’s 10:15am. Morning tea’s just finished, and a three-year-old in your room starts rubbing at his mouth. His lips are swelling. His voice sounds hoarse and scratchy, not like him at all. And the plan with his photo on it is hanging on the wall above the sink, right where it’s been every single day. […]
Asthma Management Plan: What It Must Include in Queensland Childcare
The enrollment form lands on a Thursday. A four-year-old starts in your pre-kindy room soon, the medical conditions section says asthma, and your director asks you to check the asthma management plan before the first day. And that’s when the plan stops being paperwork. It’s a real little person who’s going to be in your […]
Where to Inject an EpiPen (And Where Not To): A Guide for Childcare Educators
It’s a Thursday afternoon and the director pokes her head into the pre-kindy room holding a new enrolment form. Little girl, starts soon, peanut allergy, ASCIA Action Plan and an EpiPen in a labelled pouch. You nod and smile, and then later that night you’re on the couch typing where to inject an EpiPen into […]
First Aid for Children With Allergies: 5 Critical Steps for Educators
Morning tea’s just gone out when a little boy who swapped crackers with his mate starts rubbing at his face. Then comes the cough. His action plan is up on the wall, his adrenaline device is sitting in the medication bag, and what happens next comes down to the educator standing closest to him. Most […]
Asthma and Anaphylaxis First Aid for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start
If you’re responsible for children whether you’re a childcare educator, an OSHC coordinator, or a school administrator – asthma and anaphylaxis first aid isn’t optional knowledge. It’s the difference between a managed emergency and a preventable tragedy. But if you’re new to this training, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks it […]
