Administering Medication at School 

Medication Update - Administration of Medication Procedures from MACS 

MACS have recently updated the management of the administration of medication at all schools. If your child needs to take medication during school hours, an updated Medication Authority Form needs to be completed annually or when any changes occur. Medication cannot be administered at school without written advice via a Medication Authority Form and is required for all medications both prescription AND over-the-counter.

The Medication Authority Form must be signed by parent/guardian and by the medical practitioner.  This applies to all students requiring medication to be administered  throughout the school day or during school activities.

Students with Anaphylaxis are required to have an Individual Anaphylaxis Management Plan (IAMP), completed by school staff, and an ASCIA  Plan completed by a doctor. 

Medical Authority Form - Information required:

• signed by registered medical authority
• signed by parent
• medication must be provided to school in its original packaging
• medication must include name of student
• medication expiry date must be visible
• medication storage instructions included
• medication administration instructions listed on packaging 

Families with students who have medication including Ventolin at school have received an email with the Medication Authority Form attached. This is to be completed and signed by a registered medical practitioner.

Thank you for your support on this important matter to keep all our students safe.

Student Medical Information

The Medical Authority Form can be downloaded below. We will also email a copy to  families requiring a Medical Authority Form this week. 

Meds 

Important upcoming change regarding how St Roch's manages excursion communication and student personal medical details.

We have been notified that Operoo will be closing its operations in Australia at the end of this year.

To ensure a smooth transition and maintain our records, St Roch's is moving to nForma as our new primary platform for:

• Excursion Communication
• Student Medical and Emergency Contact Portal

Next Steps: Action Required

St Roch's currently use nForma for School Reports therefore you will be familiar with the program and already have registered. It is essential that all student profiles are created and updated in the new system this year.

Please find the following attachments which outline the simple process for signing up, entering, and updating your child's medical and contact details in nForma:

We appreciate your attention to ensure all our student records are current and available on the new platform for the beginning of the 2026 school year.

If you have any questions regarding the sign-up process, please do not hesitate to contact