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Better Health Network

The Better Health Network is a not-for-profit organisation funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to provide low-cost services for Concession Card Holders and Low-Income Households. 

Services include GP, Dental, Mental Health, Family Violence, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Counselling and much more. Service Summary:

Fees:

Most fees at BHN are based on a co-payment model. This means the government pays for most of the service (directly to BHN) and clients pay an amount based on their income (the co-payment).    

Many services are free for low-income clients.

Better Health Network (BHN) provides free health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All services for Indigenous clients are free of charge, ensuring affordable, culturally safe care.

Contact:

To speak with the Indigenous Access Coordinator: call 132 246

General enquiries email: info@bhn.org.au

Website: https://bhn.org.au/

Address: 

South Melbourne

341 Coventry Street, South Melbourne 3205

• Mon 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Tue 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Wed 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Thu 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Fri 8:15am - 5:00pm
• Sat Closed
• Sun Closed

Anaphylaxis and Allergies at SMPS

Within SMPS we have a number of students who have severe food allergies.  This condition is known as Food Anaphylaxis. 

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Education defines Anaphylaxis as:

A severe, rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is potentially life threatening. 

The most common allergens in school-aged children are:

• eggs
• peanuts 
• tree nuts (e.g. cashews, hazelnuts)
• cow's milk
• fish and shellfish
• wheat
• soy
• sesame
• latex
• certain insect stings and medication

In extreme cases, an anaphylactic reaction can be triggered by skin contact – although this is rare.

In the case of these children, the trigger foods are:

Tree nuts, Peanut, Cashew, Walnut, Pecan, Macadamia, Pistachio and Raw Egg.

To minimise the risk of allergic reactions in our classrooms we implement the following:

• No trading and sharing of food, food utensils and food containers
• All drink bottles, other drinks and lunch boxes provided by parents are clearly labelled with the name of the child for whom they are intended
• Hand washing and the wiping down of tables is encouraged
• Food and drink spills are immediately wiped up

Parents are requested to respect and assist our efforts in supporting all children with food allergies by: 

1. Discussing this issue with your child, particularly stressing that the anaphylactic child doesn’t wish to be singled out or excluded
2. Being mindful of trigger foods when packing lunches and snacks, therefore avoiding sending them to school where possible

We appreciate your understanding and support for all children and their safety at South Melbourne Primary School.