DOCTORS IN SCHOOLS

​The Doctors in Secondary Schools program provides primary health care services to 100 Victorian government secondary schools. The program funds a general practitioner (GP) and Practice Nurse (PN) to provide onsite primary care for students up to one day per week. The initiative complements existing student wellbeing programs aimed at improving health literacy, and preventive health.

Short explanatory video:  https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/doctors.aspx

 At Footscray City College, we are fortunate to staff a registered nurse Brooke Hall and doctors Dr. Alex Bence & Dr. Vera Ramasamy. They are available on Thursdays between the hours of 9:15 am - 2:30 pm.

Appointments can be made in a number of ways:

1. By contacting the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Irene Alexandrou on 8387 1510 or via email alexandrou.irene.i@edumail.vic.gov.au
2. By contacting Homeroom teachers, Year level coordinators, Program Managers and Assistant Principals (who will refer to Student Wellbeing Coordinator)
3. Student ‘Walk ins' during recess and lunchtime (no appointment necessary).

All consultations are confidential as per “Medico legal standards”

All appointments will be bulked billed. 

*Other services include diabetes checks, Asthma (Peak flow) and skin checks (skin cancers).

Irene Alexandrou - Student Wellbeing Coordinator