School health nurses in Tasmanian schools will now be recognised through a new partnership with the DAISY Foundation.
The DAISY Awards is an international recognition program to celebrate nurses, and this is the first time in the world that the awards will be delivered in an educational setting.
Minister for Education, Ms Jo Palmer, said school health nurses play a vital role in school communities.
“This year marks 10 years since the Tasmanian Liberal Government reintroduced nurses into our schools – a great win for students and our broader school communities,” Ms Palmer said.
“From delivering basic health checks to promoting important health messages, our school nurses make a genuine difference in the physical and mental health of students and their families.”
Ms Palmer said the School Health Nurse Program ensures that every Tasmanian Government school has access to a School Health Nurse, helping students to stay healthy.
“The DAISY Award program is one way we can recognise their care and compassion and thank them for the excellent work they do,” she said. “I encourage anyone who has been positively impacted by a school health nurse to nominate them for this Award.”
“Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we’re focussed on giving children the best possible start in life and learning.”
Set up by the family of Patrick Barnes, who passed away in 1999 from an autoimmune disease, the DAISY Foundation works to promote and acknowledge the kindness and exceptional care nurses demonstrate to their patients and their loved ones.
The 10-year anniversary of the School Health Nurse Program will be celebrated at an event on 4 July, where two School Health Nurses will receive DAISY Awards, and all nominees will be recognised.
To find out more and to nominate a School Health Nurse, visit DECYP’s website.
