Screening and Immunisation

Children are protected against harmful diseases and potential health and development issues are identified early through screening and immunisation activities.

• Screening for children’s health and development occurs regularly to identify concerns early and provide support as soon as possible.

• Immunisation programs keep children, families and communities safe.

• Providers ensure immunisation records are up-to-date for enrolment and attendance.

• Families are informed about screening and immunisation practices respectfully and confidentially

  (Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing, 2023; ACECQA, 2018)

Childhood Immunisation – Health Worker Irene talks about how getting immunised can protect children

(Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing, 2023)

Understanding vaccination rules for children in Australia | Australia Explained

(SBS Audio, 2026)

Are your child's Immunizations up to date?

(Public Information Officer PIO, 2020)

Medical Administration

When children need medication it is safely administered while risks are minimised.

• Medication is never administered without written permission from families.

• Medication is stored safely and securely out of the reach of children.

• Providers keep accurate records of all medication administered.

• Procedures for administering medication safely are followed.

(ACECQA, 2020; NSW Health, 2022)

Administering medication

(Queensland Department of Education, 2024)

Info for Child Care Providers Medication Administration

(Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, 2022)

Giving Medication Safely

(ECETP, 2017)

Illness, Allergies and Medical Conditions

Children’s allergies, medical conditions and illnesses are recognised and managed to keep them safe and included.

• Information about allergies and medical conditions is kept up-to-date and known by staff.

• Individual healthcare plans and risk minimisation plans are in place and followed.

• Environments are maintained to minimise risks and prevent contamination

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• Children with illness, allergies and medical conditions can fully participate and feel included.

  (ACECQA, 2018; Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, 2023)

Allergies and Medical conditions

(Dolami, 2026)

Be Positive TV Show: Allergies

(The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 2020)

Children and Food Allergies

(Northwest Now, 2025)

Wellbeing and Healthy Development

Children’s wellbeing and healthy development is promoted through positive relationships, routines and experiences.

• Children feel safe, secure and supported.

• Positive relationships help children to feel confident and build resilience.

• Healthy eating, physical exercise and sleep helps children to grow and develop.

• Play, connection and learning promote children’s wellbeing.

(ACECQA, 2018; Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing, 2023)

Mental health in early childhood

(KidsMatterAustralia, 2015)

New recommendations to improve physical, mental well-being of early childhood educators

(CNA, 2021)

Promoting Physical Activity

(Queensland Department of Education, 2017)