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Page content: Frequently asked questions | Treating & controlling
head lice | Head lice management guidelines | Presentation | Videos | Health
regulations | Fact sheet for hairdressers | Poster | Order resources online |
Parent-managed head lice program | Sample
policy
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about head lice. Includes helpful hints and treatment guide.
Treating & controlling head lice pamphlet
The pamphlet Treating and controlling head lice is produced by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, Public Health Group.
Pamphlets are free of charge and can be ordered using the Infectious Diseases resource online order form.
The pamphlet has also has been translated into 20 other languages
(Treating and controlling head lice in your language).
Head lice management guidelines
This document outlines the key roles and responsibilities for key people
or organisations involved in the detection, treatment and control of
head lice.
Presentation for information session in childcare centres
This power point presentation can be used when conducting information
sessions on head lice. It is simple to follow and provides up to date,
accurate information for the centre. It can very easily be turned into
overheads if powerpoint is not available to your group.
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Head lice videos
"Everything you wanted to know about head lice-but were too afraid
to ask"
Produced and distributed by Nitpickers.
Enquiries
Tel: 1300 665 423
Fax: (02) 4990 7640
info@licefreenaturally.com
"Breaking the Head Lice cycle"
Produced and distributed by Virtual Parenting.
Enquiries: Freecall - 1800 353 599
Fax: (61 2) 6651 3154
sales@virtualparenting.com
Head lice & health regulations
An explanation of relevant sections of
the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 2001.
Head lice fact sheet for hairdressers
Head lice poster
Laminated posters of the head lice lifecycle
Available from Nitpickers (head lice education and prevention).
Enquiries
Tel: 1300 665 423
Fax: (02) 4990 7640
info@licefreenaturally.com
Order resources online
You can order "Head lice - scratching for answers" pamphlets, posters, stickers and magnets online, using the Infectious Diseases resource order form (located on Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Surveillance)
Parent-managed head lice program
This program aims to involve all members of the local community rather
than relying on a single service provider. This includes parents, the
school, childcare centre or kindergarten, local council and community
health centres, local business and the Department of Human Services.
Parent-managed head lice program information and resources.
Sample head lice school policy
The sample school policy is intended to outline roles, responsibilities
and expectations of the school community to assist with treating and
controlling head lice in a consistent and coordinated manner. It is available
in PDF format as well as Microsoft Word format so schools can modify
the sample policy for their own use.
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