There is always a chance of an allergic reaction when travelling to and from school therefore the student always needs access to an adrenaline injector and ASCIA action plan (emergency medical kit).
In the younger years, the parent should carry the emergency medical kit if they are taking their child to and from school.
If the child travels to and from school without an adult, they need to carry their own emergency medical kit.
The parent needs to decide whether the child is mature enough to be able to know how and when to use it, and how to get help.
The child should have access to a mobile phone to call an ambulance. Talk with your child about what to do if they need to call triple zero (000) and help them be aware of the route to school so they can identify landmarks or cross streets. You may wish to use an emergency service app such as Emergency plus. See our calling an ambulance page for more information about calling triple zero (000).
Some schools have different campuses and students are required to travel between campuses during the school day. For any travel, the student must have access to their emergency medical kit.
Reducing risk:
- It is not recommended that students with food allergy eat while travelling to and from school.
- Older students sometimes buy food while travelling to/from school. It is important to discuss safe food choices with them.
- Children with insect allergy can reduce risk by having bus or car windows closed and wearing long sleeves and pants and closed shoes where possible.