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Find out some facts and information about a number of common serious health conditions that affect Australian children.

Included are strategies, accommodations and adaptations that parents and teachers can use to improve school re-entry and learning outcomes for a child with a serious health condition.

Please note that this information is provided as a guideline only, and does not advocate any treatment for specific illnesses or medical advice for an individual patient or student.

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For Teachers

For teachers

Learn how serious illnesses can affect children in the classroom on an educational and social level, and how you can help them reintegrate at school.

For parents and guardians

For parents and guardians

Find out how a serious illness can impact your child's life and education, and what you can do to help support them.

Health conditions

Health conditions

Teachers and parents can get information about asthma, brain injury, burns, cancer, Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease and transplants.