Resources for schools
Page content: Frequently asked questions | Treating & controlling head lice | Management
guidelines | Presentations | Newsletter | Parent-managed
program | Sample policy | Consent
form | Pictures/games/puzzles | Health
regulations | Videos | Poster | Order resources online
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.
Presentations
These powerpoint presentations can be used when conducting information sessions on head lice. They are simple to follow and provide up to date, accurate information for the school. They can very easily be turned into overheads if powerpoint is not available to your group.
School newsletter
The following articles provide information pieces on head lice that
could be included in a school newsletter. It is important the information
about head lice is accurate and consistent. These options will allow
you to provide information with minimal effort.
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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.
Go to 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.
Consent form
The following consent form is an example of a form that may be used
to obtain parental consent in Victorian schools choosing to undertake
a head lice screening program using volunteer parents.
 Consent
form (35kb, MS Word)
Head lice pictures, games & puzzles
Head lice and health regulations
An explanation of the relevant sections
of the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations
2001.
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 poster
Laminated posters of the head lice lifecycle are available from Nitpickers
(head lice education and prevention).
Produced and distributed by Nitpickers.
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)
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