General Information

Melbourne Girls' College Ambulance Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please be aware of the following information as per the Department of Education & Training’s website.

Emergency medical situations

If a student is ill or injured, in an emergency a school may:

• Call an ambulance or
• Call for any necessary medical attention on behalf of the student’s parents.

The legal authority to do this arises from the principle of “agency of necessity”.  This means that the law recognises that the authority to act on another’s behalf is implied in case of emergency.

An ambulance should always be called in a medical emergency.

Parent Communication – Ambulance Cover/Costs

We strongly encourage parents to have up-to-date ambulance cover and also inform parents that they are responsible for any medical expenses such as ambulance costs incurred if their child is injured or requires an ambulance at school, or whilst participating in a school activity.

Department of Education and Training Victoria (DE&T) Policy

Please note as per DE&T policy, the cost of any medical attention or ambulance for a student will be borne by the parent/guardian.

Parents are liable for all medical expenses incurred as a result of student injury, including transport costs such as ambulance or air ambulance costs. 

Andrew Arney

(Assistant Principal )

Thank you MFB Station 10 Richmond

We appreciate the support of our local brigade who rescued our resident magpie baby. Please see photos of their kind rescue mission.

Regards,

Glen Holland

(Facilities Manager)