Nurses Nook
As the School Based Youth Health Nurse, I work with the school community to promote health and wellbeing, create a supportive, healthy school environment and connect people with other support services. From the 17th to 21st of March is Harmony Week, and we get to celebrate multiculturalism in Australia. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.
As a vibrant and multicultural country, we are lucky to have our First Nations Australians, who are from the oldest continuous culture, to the newest arrivals from around the world.
The colour orange represents Harmony Week. It traditionally signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.
Everyone of us has a unique story to tell of how we are Australian. If you aren’t sure of your cultural history, it’s a great time to talk about it with your family or guardian.
Pathways to Cessation
The Pathways to Cessation program is delivered by health professionals at the Queensland Quitline service and combines information and counselling support with a free 12-week supply of nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum, and lozenges. A reminder here at Wilsonton SHS that we are working in partnership with Queensland Health, so members of our school community can access a free quit support program for parents, carers, siblings.
If you’d like to find out ‘what to expect from Quitline’ or request a call visit the QuitHQ website at https://www.quithq.initiatives.qld.gov.au/how-to-quit/get-help-from-quitline. Students can access the program by contacting Quitline directly.
A reminder to be SUNSAFE, wear a hat, put on sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Angela Kain
School Based Youth Health Nurse
Working Mon, Tues, Wed & every 2nd Thursday (odd weeks). Based in the Support Hub.
