Resources for childcare centres & kindergartens
Page contents: Frequently asked questions | Treating & controlling head
lice | Head lice management guidelines | Presentation | Newsletter |
Parent-managed head lice program | Sample
policy | Consent form | Games | Health
regulations | Videos | Poster | Order resources online
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about head lice. Includes helpful hints
and treatment guide.
Treating & controlling head
lice pamphlet
The pamphlet Treating and controlling head lice is produced
by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, Public Health
Group.
Pamphlets are free of charge and can be ordered using the Infectious Diseases resource online order form.
The pamphlet has also has been
translated into 20 other languages
(Treating and controlling head lice in your language).
Head lice management guidelines
This document outlines the key roles and responsibilities for key people
or organisations involved in the detection, treatment and control of
head lice.
Presentation for information session in childcare centres
This power point presentation can be used when conducting information
sessions on head lice. It is simple to follow and provides up to date,
accurate information for the centre. It can very easily be turned into
overheads if powerpoint is not available to your group.
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Childcare centre newsletter
The following articles provide information pieces on head lice that
could be included in a newsletter. It is important the information about
head lice is accurate and consistent. These options will allow you to
provide information with minimal effort.
Parent-managed head lice program
This program aims to involve all members of the local community rather
than relying on a single service provider. This includes parents, the
school, childcare centre or kindergarten, local council and community
health centres, local business and the Department of Human Services.
Parent-managed head lice program information and resources.
Sample head lice childcare policy
The sample childcare policy is intended to outline roles, responsibilities
and expectations of the childcare community to assist with treating and
controlling head lice in a consistent and coordinated manner. It is available
in PDF format as well as Microsoft Word format so childcare centres and
kindergartens can modify the sample policy for their own use.
Consent form
The following consent form is an example of a form that may be used
to obtain parental consent in Victorian schools choosing to undertake
a head lice screening program using volunteer parents.
Head lice pictures, games & puzzles
Head lice and health regulations
An explanation of relevant sections of
the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 2001.
Head lice videos
"Everything you wanted to know about head lice - but were too afraid
to ask"
Produced and distributed by Nitpickers.
Enquiries
Tel: 1300 665 423
Fax: (02) 4990 7640
info@licefreenaturally.com
"Breaking the Head Lice cycle"
Produced and distributed by Virtual Parenting.
Enquiries
Freecall - 1800 353 599
Fax: (61 2) 6651 3154
sales@virtualparenting.com
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