WA School Nurses

07/09/2026

Together, we've made asthma awareness hard to miss! 💙

Last day to catch our Do Blue at Yagan Square and our Light Up WA trail.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign and helped raise awareness of asthma this year. It's been great to see so many of our collaborators and members of the Western Australian community coming together to start important discussions about symptoms, triggers and the importance of diagnosis.

Despite National Asthma Week ending today, there is still much to do. The blue lights might be coming down, but we're hopeful the awareness sparked this week will continue long after.

03/09/2026

The reality of school attendance struggles is often complex and different for each child, impacting families and schools substantially.

In clinical practice and research, we see that autistic children are more likely to struggle with attending and engaging at school. There are many reasons for this, including sensory overload and severe anxiety, which may need to be addressed to help these children.

Many educators and families experiencing these schooling issues often have to overcome multiple barriers to help encourage and bring their children back into education.

In our upcoming CliniKids webinar, Dr Mei'En Lim, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Dr Jack Brett, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Research Fellow at CliniKids and The Kids Research Institute Australia will share the latest evidence-based research and best practice principles to support these children.

Whether you’re a teacher trying to help a student or a parent searching for practical answers, this session is designed to give you concrete, research-informed tools.

🗓️ Thursday 27th August 2026
🕔 5-6pm (AWST)
⭐ Register: https://shorturl.at/Mhbz5

03/09/2026

Do your kids love squishies?

These are soft, squeezable toys that come in all shapes, sizes and materials.

Although these items are popular among children - they may not be safe and may can contain harmful chemicals or small parts that pose a risk of injury. So be sure to do your research before purchasing these and buy them from reputable companies.

Check out ACCC’s Squishy guide for more details. www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/play-and-exercise-safely/play-with-kids-toys-safely/squishy-toys-guide

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

True or false: You only get asthma when you're young? 🤔

To mark the start of National Asthma Week, we're separating fact from fiction and busting some of the most common myths about asthma.

Were any of these facts a surprise? Let us know in the comments below 👇

Whether you live with asthma, care for someone who does, or simply want to learn more, understanding the facts can help people breathe easier and live a better quality of life.

Learn more about asthma, its symptoms, triggers and treatment options: https://respiratorycarewa.org.au/get-support/learn/what-is-asthma/

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03/09/2026

30/08/2026

Big thanks to Alex from freshSNAP for leading a professional learning session with the teachers at Carine Senior High School! 🥦🍎 As Senior Program Officer, Alex shared practical, classroom-ready ways to bring healthy eating conversations into everyday learning.

29/08/2026

Non-Member tickets on sale on our website 1st of September. $100
https://www.wasn.com.au/school-nursing-professional-development-day-2026

Or join WASNA for $25 for member ticket price $65 by emailing [email protected] If you are an RN or EN working in an education setting, you fit the criteria for a voting member. If you are an RN, EN interested in working in schools, or employed in a school as a first aid officer you can be a non-voting member

25/08/2026

We love Pelvic Pain Foundation! Such a fabulous resource for schools.

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25/08/2026

This is a great article describing well the practice of school nursing as it should be, could be and must be to improve the health and well-being of our young people.

A terrific article in July's InPractice Magazine from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation SA Branch highlighting the work of one of SA's wonderful school nurses. Well done Mark!