Information for Schools and Children's Education/Care (CEC) Services

ASCIA anaphylaxis information and e-training for Schools and Children's Education/Care (CEC) Services

ASCIA has been providing accessible, consistent and evidence based ASCIA anaphylaxis information since 2003, and ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training for Schools and CEC Services since 2010.

www.allergy.org.au/hp/anaphylaxis

www.allergy.org.au/patients/about-allergy

www.allergy.org.au/patients/anaphylaxis-e-training-schools-and-childcare

Allergy Aware

https://allergyaware.org.au/

The updated Allergy Aware website is an anaphylaxis and allergy resource hub for schools and children's education/care (CEC) services. The website features Best Practice Guidelines that have been revised in 2023, which include risk minimisation strategies for prevention of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in schools and CEC services.

Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injector Training Devices

ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training courses should always be completed in conjunction with practice using adrenaline (epinephrine) injector training devices (EpiPen® and Anapen®), which do not have a needle and do not contain adrenaline.

To order Anapen trainers email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To order EpiPen trainers email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The patient support organisation, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (www.allergyfacts.org.au), supply adrenaline injector trainer devices as an alternative source to the supplier, particularly if the supplier is low on stock. This organisation charges a small fee for these devices. These funds help support the charity that gives information and support to many people on a daily basis at no charge. For an order form go to https://allergyfacts.org.au/shop/training-accessories

Some pharmacies also supply adrenaline trainer devices at retail price.

The supervisor or other adult witness (18 years or older) who signs the certificate to confirm practice with the adrenaline injector trainer devices does not require any special qualifications (except in Victorian state schools - see https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/anaphylaxis-e-training-schools-and-childcare#ad3). They can refer to instructions on ASCIA Action Plans or videos on the ASCIA website www.allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis

ASCIA Anaphylaxis Resources

ASCIA anaphylaxis resources (including action plans, e-training courses and guidelines) are used throughout Australasian schools and children's education/care services. These resources are available at www.allergy.org.au/anaphylaxis

Schools and Children's Education/Care Survey 2023

ASCIA thanks all the people who are studying and/or working in schools and children’s education/care (CEC) services for their participation in this survey, which closed on 30 June 2023. We are now preparing a report based on your experience with anaphylaxis training, to help improve training for staff and students.

You can read more about this project in the latest ASCIA Progress Report - National Allergy Council Schools and Childcare Project.

ASCIA is working on a National Allergy Council project to find out how anaphylaxis and allergy training is being provided in undergraduate courses for staff who work in schools and CEC services. Findings from this project will be used to make recommendations about how anaphylaxis and allergy training should be included in courses.

National Allergy Council Allergy 250K Youth Project Resources

https://nationalallergycouncil.org.au/resources-links/250k-youth-project

https://allergy250k.org.au/

Allergy 250K is a hub for the 250,000 young Australians living with severe allergy.

Allergy 250K websites and animations have been designed to work on smart phones first with young people in mind, as well as being available on tablet and desk top computers.