Children’s Health Queensland’s School Based Youth health Nurse (SBYHN) provides free and accessible healthcare services to state secondary school students. It is a confidential, voluntary, brief intervention service. Students can book private appointments with our nurse and talk about a range of topics.
SBYHNs respect the student’s privacy and will not share personal information with anyone unless there is a safety concern. The nurse will continue to encourage students to discuss their questions or concerns with parents and school support staff.
The service helps students by:
- promoting positive health and wellbeing
- delivering health education in the classroom
- working with school staff and community services
- talking to students one-on-one about their health concerns
- providing referrals to other health services as required.
The SBYHN can help with:
- Growth and development
- Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and other drugs
- Feeling sad, worried, or angry
- Healthy eating and exercise
- Personal or family problems
- Relationships and sexuality
How to get help from the SBYHN:
- Students can ask to see the school nurse themselves.
- Parents can ask for their child to see the school nurse.
- School staff can also ask for a student to see the school nurse.
You can contact the school nurse in different ways including:
Or email: nurse.qasmt@health.qld gov.au
For Parents and other health professionals (such as school guidance counsellors): refer students by completing the Young Person Referral Form and emailing it to sbyhreferral@health.qld.gov.au