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The NSW policy on health in schools

In October 2000, NSW Health launched its new policy, Health Promotion with Schools: A Policy for the Health System. This document provides a framework for action in good practice health promotion work within the schools setting.

The Ottawa Charter and World Health Organisation documents provide the cornerstones to effective health promotion with schools work in Australia.
The three key principles for action are identified within the policy are:

• Using a planned and comprehensive approach
• Developing collaborative partnerships; and
• Working towards sustainable outcomes

The policy is for the health system, not the education system, and works to re-orient current practice away from one-off adhoc interventions to more sustainable and effective approaches.

Indicators of Health Sector Capacity to Implement the NSW Health Promotion with Schools - PDF policy document provides a practical set of indicators to assist with the implementation of the policy at both State and Area Health Service levels.