Health Nurse

Community Health Nurse

Welcome to the new school year. My name is Sue Hart and I am the Community Health Nurse who visits your school.

Community Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential. A major part of my work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program.
Community Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children and their families, providing information, assessment, health counselling and referral. The services provided are free and confidential.

If you have a concern about your child’s health or development, please contact me on 6330 3126 or 0438 944 984.

Sue Hart
School Nurse

Dental health - Keep your child's teeth healthy
Teeth are important possessions. Here are some tips for keeping them healthy.
*Clean teeth, gums and tongue at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush. Parents should supervise tooth brushing until children are 8 or 9 years old as children do not have the dexterity to brush the molars properly until then.
* Adults and children should use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Toothpaste should be spat out after brushing and never eaten or swallowed. Do not rinse your mouth out with water after brushing your teeth.
* Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly after brushing and store it hygienically. Replace your toothbrush regularly.
*Older children and adults should floss their teeth daily.
* Eating and drinking healthily is important for keeping your teeth healthy – try to keep away from too much sugar, especially between meals.

For more dental health information, you can visit: http://raisingchildren.net.au or http://www.dental.wa.gov.au/. The School Dental Service provides free general dental care to school children throughout Western Australia, from Pre-Primary through to Year 11 (or 17th birthday). Contact the School Dental Therapy Centre on 9459 4270 or Dental Health Services on 9313 0555 for further information.